Linux System Administrator

Intersources Inc.
Houston, TX, United States
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Data Analysis Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Ubuntu (Operating System) Cloud Computing CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security Information Systems Continuous Delivery Continuous Integration Cron
+23 more
Linux DevOps File Systems GNU Compiler Collection Identity and Access Management Internet Security Information Systems Security Architecture Professional Key Management Linux System Administration Linux Security Modules Logical Volume Manager Microsoft Software Windows PowerShell Red Hat Enterprise Linux Service Pack Software Engineering Virtual Machines Data Logging Transport Layer Security Information Technology Data Management Docker Key Vault

Job description

The Senior Linux System Administrator will be responsible for operating, maintaining, securing, and automating Red Hat, Ubuntu, and other Linux systems across on-premises and Azure environments, including Azure Commercial/GCC and Azure Government., * Administer, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain production and non-production RHEL and Ubuntu servers and VMs.

  • Perform CIS-aligned Linux security hardening and remediation.
  • Work with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure Policy for security posture and compliance.
  • Manage Ubuntu patching using Ubuntu Pro, Livepatch, ESM, and APT.
  • Develop and maintain automation using Bash and PowerShell, including Cron-based scheduled jobs.
  • Support Azure DevOps repositories, pipelines, CI/CD workflows, and Linux-based deployments.
  • Support Docker workloads running on standalone Linux VMs.
  • Integrate container workloads with Azure Key Vault and Azure Container Registry (ACR).
  • Manage SSSD identity integration, sudoers governance, and PAM configuration.
  • Administer LVM, XFS/EXT4 filesystems, partitions, and dedicated mounts such as /var, /tmp, and /var/log/audit.
  • Support audit findings, auditd logging, compliance activities, and cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize Linux systems while maintaining security and availability.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have strong Linux administration experience combined with hands-on knowledge of Azure, Azure DevOps, Docker, security hardening, automation, and identity management., * 8+ years of hands-on Linux system administration experience in enterprise or government environments.

  • Strong expertise with current Ubuntu Server LTS releases and RHEL.
  • Experience administering Linux VMs in Microsoft Azure.
  • Knowledge of Azure networking, managed identities, and Key Vault.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, repositories, pipelines, and CI/CD.
  • Experience with Docker on Linux, including container secrets management.
  • Advanced Bash scripting and working knowledge of PowerShell.
  • Strong knowledge of UFW, SSH hardening, AppArmor, and SSL/TLS certificates.
  • Experience with systemd, /etc/sysctl.conf, PAM, auditd, and log rotation.
  • Ability to work independently within a small, cross-functional IT/security team.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ubuntu/Canonical certifications, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+.
  • AZ-900 and/or AZ-104 certification.
  • Healthcare or public-sector IT experience.
  • Familiarity with MARS-E, HIPAA technical safeguards, or CMS security requirements.
  • Experience supporting development infrastructure with rapidly changing workloads., Administrative Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Bash Scripting, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Computer Security, Content Management Systems (CMS), Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cron Job Scheduling, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Data Analysis, DevOps, Digital Certificates, Docker, Emerging Technology, File Systems, GNU C Compiler, Government, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Logical Volume Manager (LVM), Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Problem Solving Skills, Protective Services, Public Health, Red Hat Linux Operating System, SSH (Secure Shell), SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Security Policy, Software Development, Software Patches, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Strategy, Ubuntu, VMS Operating System, Virtual Machine (VM), Windows PowerShell, XFS

About the company

InterSources Inc, a Certified Diverse Supplier, was founded in 2007 and offers innovative solutions to help clients with Digital Transformations across various domains and industries. Our history spans over 19 years and today we are an Award-Winning Global Software Consultancy solving complex problems with technology. We recognize that our employees and our clients are our strengths as the diverse talents and opportunities they bring to the table enable us to grow as a global platform and they are causally linked with our success. We provide strategic and technical advice, and we have expertise in areas covering Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Migration, Custom Software Development, Data Analytics Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security Services, etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud partner company. We align strategy with execution and provide secure service solutions by developing and using the latest technologies that thrive our resources to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it convenient for our clients to do business with InterSources Inc. Our teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven client experiences that put the users first, providing an unparalleled experience. This results in strengthening the core technologies of clients, enabling them to scale with flexibility, create seamless digital experiences and build lifelong relationships., It’s all about harnessing the real power of data. InterSources Inc was founded in 2007 providing intelligent data solutions to clients across industries and geographies.

Over the years, we have built products on Business Intelligence & Big Data platform simplifying and transforming the way business intelligence and real-time data analytics empower Corporations and end-users using Softwares like Tableau, Business Objects, MicroStrategy, etc.

In the process, we have enabled companies to use data analytics to help better understand, predict and influence consumer behavior, identify new market opportunities as they emerge, provide to users the data they need, alert the user when and why key business metrics have changed and enable them to make smart decisions.

Company Size: 100 to 499 employees

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