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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Linux Administrator - **Company:** North Inc - **Location:** Scottsdale, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Baselining, Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Databases, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Network Service, Oracle (Applications), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Security Support Provider Interface, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Data Storage Management, Delivery Pipeline, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Information Technology, Patch Management, Hardware Infrastructure, Cloud Migration, Puppet - **Published:** June 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d156dccf38af3577 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Virtualization?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Senior-level experience administering enterprise Linux environments (physical and virtual). (Minimum 10 years of experience.) * Strong experience with automation and configuration management (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) and scripting (Bash, Python, etc.). * Experience supporting cloud migration to AWS and working with AWS infrastructure services. * Experience with monitoring, capacity planning, troubleshooting, patching, and security hardening in regulated environments. * Ability to support environments subject to federal security requirements (e.g., NIST/FIPS-aligned practices) and participate in audit/security support activities as needed. * Strong documentation and communication skills; able to work with government and contractor teams in a hybrid environment. * Education Level: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Program Management, Finance, Computer Science, or related field preferred. Master's degree preferred. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered. * Clearance Requirements: Must be able to obtain and maintain SBA suitability/Public Trust, PIV access, and access to SBA systems as required. * Certification Requirements: AWS certifications are preferred but not mandatory * Travel will be required to Washington, DC as needed. ## Description DDC is seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to support a mission-critical federal financial systems environment running on enterprise Linux. This role is responsible for maintaining and improving the performance, security, reliability, and availability of Linux servers supporting Oracle-based financial applications and databases across production and non-production environments. The Senior Linux Administrator will lead efforts in system hardening, patching, automation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and backup/recovery, and will provide technical support for migrating Linux-based systems from on-premises infrastructure to AWS, including the use of Infrastructure as Code and modern automation practices., * Manage complex, enterprise Linux environments with focus on performance, stability, security, and automation. * Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual Linux servers and operating systems. * Provide Linux administration support for Oracle Federal Financials environment, database, and mid-tier administration to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability (targeting 99.5%+ availability). * Perform patch management, vulnerability management, baseline configuration, and OS hardening. * Monitor systems for performance and availability, respond to alerts/outages, and support troubleshooting to resolution. * Develop and maintain automation using scripts (Bash/Python/Perl) and tools such as Ansible/Puppet/Chef. * Support backup/recovery and storage management for Linux OS environments (instance creation/modification as needed). * Support AWS migration of Linux-based systems from on-prem to AWS. * Support configuration/deployment of AWS compute, storage, and networking services. * Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate provisioning/configuration of AWS infrastructure; implement automation pipelines for deployment/updates. * Coordinate with development/application teams to support CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and integrations. * Maintain documentation of processes/configurations and assist in documenting undocumented processes. * Perform other duties as required. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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