Junior Linux Admin

The Planet Group; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking a Junior Linux Admin to support and maintain a large-scale Unix server environment. This remote role involves administering enterprise infrastructures and contributing to system design and implementation. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of Unix/Linux experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently. This position offers a chance for hands-on experience within a collaborative enterprise systems team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Unix/Linux administration or engineering experience.
• Familiarity with command line tools and basic scripting.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and administer enterprise Unix/Linux server environments.
• Contribute to system design, architecture, and implementation planning.
• Assist with documentation including process flows, diagrams, and lifecycle planning.
• Perform system monitoring, health checks, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity activities.
• Provide support during occasional off-hours and weekend coverage as part of a rotation.
• Collaborate with senior team members on ongoing infrastructure initiatives.

Skills

Unix/Linux administration

Troubleshooting

Command line tools

Basic scripting

Job description

Our client is seeking a Junior Linux Admin to support and maintain a large-scale Unix server environment. This is a remote contract opportunity supporting enterprise infrastructure operations, system design, and ongoing production support.

Position Overview

The Systems Engineer will contribute to the design, implementation, and support of server infrastructure, working on small to moderate technical initiatives while ensuring adherence to established processes and operational standards. This role includes participation in on-call rotation and incident response activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and administer enterprise Unix/Linux server environments
• Contribute to system design, architecture, and implementation planning
• Assist with documentation including process flows, diagrams, and lifecycle planning
• Perform system monitoring, health checks, and troubleshooting
• Participate in incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity activities
• Provide support during occasional off-hours and weekend coverage as part of a rotation
• Collaborate with senior team members on ongoing infrastructure initiatives

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Unix/Linux administration or engineering experience
• Familiarity with command line tools and basic scripting
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior to mid-level infrastructure professional seeking hands-on experience within a collaborative enterprise systems team.