Linux Systems Administrator

Addison Group
Houston, TX, United States
10 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$145,000.0 - $165,000.0
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Active Directory Artificial Intelligence Data Analysis Systems Engineering Bash Shell Ubuntu (Operating System) Cloud Computing Cyber Security Customer Data Management Linux Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Monitoring of Systems
+14 more
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Hyper-V Linux System Administration Microsoft Visio Microsoft SQL Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux Samba (Software) SUSE Linux Enterprise Servers SQL Databases Virtualization Technology SUSE Linux Software Troubleshooting Information Technology Vmware

Job description

Our client is seeking a hands-on Linux Administrator to support, maintain, and optimize a business-critical server environment. This role will be responsible for Linux and Windows administration, system performance, security, virtualization, troubleshooting, and infrastructure upgrades., * Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES 12/15) and Ubuntu Server 20.x LTS.

  • Monitor system performance, logs, and traffic to identify and resolve issues proactively.
  • Administer VMware or Hyper-V virtual environments.
  • Support Active Directory/Samba/SMB interoperability, NFS, remote drive mapping, and volume management.
  • Install and manage software packages using RPM, Zypper, and APT.
  • Develop and maintain Bash scripts for administration and automation.
  • Perform basic Windows Server administration and troubleshooting.
  • Implement security best practices and work with security teams to address vulnerabilities.
  • Coordinate with vendors and service providers to resolve technical issues.
  • Assist with system upgrades, infrastructure projects, deployment planning, and technology refreshes.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to developers and other IT administrators.
  • Maintain documentation and provide training/knowledge transfer.
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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 3+ years of Linux administration experience.
  • Strong experience with SUSE, Ubuntu, or Red Hat Linux.
  • Experience with VMware or Hyper-V.
  • Hands-on experience with Samba/Active Directory, NFS, volume management, and Bash scripting.
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits & conditions

Location Houston Metro - on -site 5 days a week

Salary 120k

Benefits Medical, Dental, Life, Eligible for PTO and discrestionary bonus, Salary 120k

Benefits Medical, Dental, Life, Eligible for PTO and discrestionary bonus

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