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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux Administrator - SUSE / Automation / Java POS - **Company:** SmartIMS Inc. - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Apache Tomcat, Server Applications, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Oracle WebLogic Server, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, File Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Middleware, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Java Development Kit, Java Web Services, WildFly (JBoss AS), Linux System Administration, Package Management Systems, Performance Tuning, Ansible, Samba (Software), Shell Script, SUSE Linux Enterprise Servers, TCP/IP, Data Logging, Google Cloud, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), SUSE Linux, System Availability, Git, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/fbc551fa-c2de-469f-bdf3-d1b48e0c415d ## About the Role Linux / SUSE/ Automation / Java POS * 8-10+ years of Linux administration experience. * Strong hands-on experience with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES). * Good knowledge of Linux system administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. * Experience with Linux networking, storage, filesystems, users/groups, permissions, services, and process management. * Experience with Linux patching, upgrades, package management, and security hardening. * Strong shell scripting skills using Bash. Automation * Strong experience in infrastructure and operational automation. * Hands-on experience with Ansible or similar automation/configuration-management tools. * Ability to develop reusable scripts and automation workflows. * Experience automating server provisioning, configuration, patching, monitoring, and operational tasks. * Understanding of CI/CD concepts and DevOps practices is desirable. Java / POS * Good understanding of Java-based applications and POS systems. * Experience supporting Java application environments from an infrastructure/production-support perspective. * Ability to troubleshoot Java application startup issues, logs, connectivity, configuration, and performance problems. * Understanding of Java runtime environments such as JDK/JRE. * Experience with application servers/middleware such as Tomcat, WebLogic, JBoss/WildFly, or similar is desirable. * Experience supporting retail/POS environments is an advantage. Additional Skills * Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, FTP/SFTP, and other common protocols. * Experience with monitoring and logging tools. * Understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and business-continuity concepts. * Familiarity with Git and source-code/version-control systems. * Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform is a plus. * Knowledge of containers such as Docker/Kubernetes is desirable. * Strong incident, problem, and change-management experience., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. * 10+ years of experience in Linux system administration/infrastructure support. * Strong experience in enterprise production environments. * Experience working in geographically distributed teams and supporting business-critical applications. * Experience in retail/POS environments is highly desirable. Key Competencies * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. * Excellent problem-solving and root-cause-analysis capabilities. * Ability to work independently and handle critical production incidents. * Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. * Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment. * Automation mindset with a focus on reducing manual operational effort. * Strong ownership and commitment to system availability and reliability. · Samba/ Winbid is also a big plus. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)