Senior Linux Administrator

Join a dynamic team supporting the Alabama Medicaid Agency as a Senior Linux System Administrator. This on-site contract role offers the opportunity to work with enterprise Linux environments (Red Hat, Ubuntu) across on-premises and Azure cloud infrastructures. You will play a vital role in maintaining, securing, and optimizing Linux workloads, leveraging your expertise with cloud-native tools, automation, and security hardening. The position involves configuring servers, managing CI/CD pipelines, supporting containerized workloads with Docker, and ensuring compliance with healthcare security standards, including HIPAA and CMS requirements. Work independently within a small, collaborative team to deliver impactful solutions in a government healthcare setting.

• 8+ years of enterprise or government Linux System Administration experience
• Expertise with Ubuntu Server LTS and RHEL administration
• Hands-on experience with Azure VMs, networking, Managed Identity, and Azure Key Vault
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps pipelines, repositories, and CI/CD workflows
• Strong background in Docker container management, secrets management, and container security
• Advanced Bash scripting and working knowledge of PowerShell for automation
• Experience with security hardening tools such as UFW, SSH, AppArmor, SSL/TLS, and kernel tuning
• Solid understanding of systemd, PAM, auditd, log rotation, and filesystem management (LVM, XFS, EXT4)
• Ability to troubleshoot complex Linux environments independently

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.