Senior Linux Sys Admin

Linux System Administrator 

Overview 

We are seeking an experienced Linux System Administrator with deep Red Hat expertise to join our infrastructure team. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with systems automation and data center operations, ideal for someone who wants to drive infrastructure excellence while mentoring team members. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux environments with primary focus on 
  Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 

• Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using Puppet, Ansible, or similar configuration management tools 

• Manage physical and virtual server infrastructure across data center environments 

• Lead infrastructure projects from planning through implementation 

• Mentor junior administrators and provide technical guidance to team members 

• Perform hardware installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting in data center facilities 

• Implement security best practices, patch management, and compliance requirements 

• Monitor system performance, capacity planning, and optimization 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure initiatives 

Required Qualifications 

• 8+ years of Linux system administration experience with strong Red Hat focus 

• Proven experience with automation tools (Puppet, Ansible, Chef, or SaltStack) 

• Hands-on data center experience including hardware installation and troubleshooting 

• 2+ years in a leadership or mentoring capacity (team lead, senior admin, or management) 

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer 
  (RHCE) preferred 

• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar) 

• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM, or similar) 

• Understanding of networking fundamentals, storage systems, and backup solutions 

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes) 

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices 

• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, etc.) 

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)