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# Linux Administrator

- **Company:** SRS Consulting Inc
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Linux, Device Drivers, Perl (Programming Language), Hardware Design, Image Management, Python (Programming Language), Korn Shell, Linux System Administration, Ansible, Samba (Software), Test Management, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, SUSE Linux, Puppet
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/02092218-1832-4b26-9046-c18fa4c65e1e

## About the Role

5+ years Linux OS Administration experience; SUSE strongly preferred.
5+ years scripting experience using Bash, KSH, Perl and/or Python. Experience with ALL scripting languages is not necessary.
Strong hands-on Linux troubleshooting and production support experience.

Nice to Haves:
Samba/Winbind experience, including joining Linux systems to Windows Active Directory.
Automation experience with Ansible, Puppet or similar tools.
Jira/test case management experience.

## Description

Role: Senior Linux Administrator Location: Dallas, TX 75236 100% Onsite Engagement: 12+ Month Contract / Potential Contract-to-Hire, We are seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to support Linux environments used across a large, geographically distributed Point-of-Sale (POS) infrastructure. This is a hands-on role responsible for Linux OS image management, patching, troubleshooting, hardware integration and production support.

Additional notes from manager:
The JPOS is what the ideal candidate will have. It s the icing on the cake that will make them stand out.
Must be able to build solid images and keep up to date in a non-manual fashion.
The team is shifting from Windows to more Linux, so that is reason for the need of this resource.
It is going to be onsite, and they are flexible on hours anytime from 6am 6pm.
They do expect them to be on-call during evenings, weekends, and sometimes holidays to handle escalations.
There will be a moderate amount of documentation required, but they ve implemented new AI tools to assist with this.
This team is made up of about 18 people., Create and maintain Linux OS images supporting POS locations worldwide.
Manage ongoing Linux patching for devices deployed in the field.
Troubleshoot escalated Linux/POS issues with technicians across multiple locations.
Work with hardware vendors to ensure JPOS device drivers function properly with current and future hardware.
Support Linux integration with enterprise systems and infrastructure.
Participate in after-hours on-call support for priority production issues.


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