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# IT Systems Engineer III (Linux Admin

- **Company:** Akraya, Inc.
- **Location:** Oakland, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $141,440.0 - $149,760.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Unix Shell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Service Pack, Scripting, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/it-systems-engineer-iii-linux-admin-26-02795-oakland-ca--d38a511d-067c-455a-b934-84d9a89b157c

## About the Role

* 7+ years of enterprise Linux administration experience.
 * Extensive experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
 * Strong experience building and maintaining RHEL Gold Images.
 * Hands-on experience administering Red Hat Satellite.
 * Advanced experience with Ansible Automation Platform.
 * Strong scripting experience with Bash, Shell, or Python., Administrative Skills, Ansible, Automation, Bash Scripting, Configuration Management, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Operational Strategy, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Patches, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Technical Recruiting, Unix Shell Programming

## Description

This role involves managing and enhancing enterprise-level Linux infrastructure with a strong focus on automation. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting robust, secure, and scalable Linux environments using tools like Red Hat Satellite and Ansible. The position requires deep technical expertise to troubleshoot complex issues and drive significant infrastructure modernization projects., * Administer and support enterprise Linux environments.

 * Automate server provisioning and configuration management.
 * Develop and maintain automation scripts for operational efficiency.
 * Manage and enhance Red Hat Satellite for patching and provisioning.
 * Lead and contribute to infrastructure modernization projects.


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