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# Linux Administrator

- **Company:** ComTec
- **Location:** Moss Point, MS, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Linux, DevOps, Document Management Systems, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Shell Script, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Hardware Infrastructure, Puppet, Docker, User Accounts
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5952256763

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in Linux system administration
 * Solid understanding of Linux system management, scripting, and troubleshooting (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)
 * Experience in managing user access control and permissions
 * Familiarity with networking and server performance monitoring tools
 * Understanding of firewalls, VPNs, and security protocols
 * Experience with virtualization and cloud environments (AWS, etc.)
 * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar container technologies
 * Knowledge of configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
 * Basic understanding of DevOps principles
 * Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python) for automation

## Description

* Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.)
 * Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting for cloud and on-premises infrastructure
 * Assist with system upgrades, patches, and security updates
 * Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues
 * Automate system tasks using shell scripting or configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, etc.)
 * Collaborate with development and IT teams to support application deployments
 * Manage backup, disaster recovery, and storage solutions
 * Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls
 * Document system configurations, procedures, and issues
 * Provide technical support for Linux-based systems