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# Sr. Linux Administrator

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Spring, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Secure Shell (SSH), Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Microsoft Online Services, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, NetApp Applications, Networking Basics, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, VMware Infrastructure, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Patch Management, Vmware
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/DB19D6BCD7394FBDB63C96DCDD942B84/job/

## About the Role

7+ years of experience in a Linux Systems Administration role

Strong experience supporting enterprise OEL/RHEL environments

Experience with scripting and automation using Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar tools.

Familiarity with virtual infrastructure, storage, and enterprise backup/recovery concepts.

Experience with identity services, network fundamentals, and remote system administration.

Exposure to compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-171, STIG, and CMMC, CIS Benchmark

System hardening, patch management, and security baseline enforcement.

User, group, and permission management.

Service management, logging, monitoring, and performance tuning.

SSH, DNS, DHCP, networking basics, and troubleshooting.

Automation and configuration management. Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft

Cloud experience with Azure or similar platforms

Virtualization and storage exposure

Certified: Windows Server or Azure Administrator / Architect, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer (NCIE), CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent

## Description

A client in Spring, TX is looking for a Sr. Linux Administrator to support a hybrid IT environment serving both commercial and government maritime operations. The person will have deep hands-on experience with OEL/RHEL Linux administration, system hardening, automation, patching, and troubleshooting in secure and standardized environments. This role is focused on maintaining reliable, secure, and compliant Linux infrastructure across on-premises and hybrid environments. This person will be responsible for supporting virtualization, storage, and infrastructure dependencies as they relate to Linux platforms. In addition, they will be collaborating with cybersecurity teams to support vulnerability remediation, configuration compliance, and secure baselines. This role is looking to pay between $60-70/hr.


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