Linus System Administrator

Harvey Nash; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer III (Linux Administrator) to support enterprise Linux infrastructure with emphasis on RHEL 8/9, CIS compliance, and automation. Hybrid work is available in Kirkland, WA or San Diego, CA.

The role focuses on vulnerability remediation, patching, and high-availability operations. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Linux administration, hands-on scripting in Bash/Python, and strong experience with Ansible and Puppet to automate

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise Linux Systems Administration experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with RHEL 8/9 administration.
• Experience with CIS Level 1 & Level 2 remediation and Linux security hardening.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible and Puppet for configuration management and automation.
• Experience with YUM/DNF package management and repository troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of Bash or Python scripting.
• Solid understanding of DNS, subnetting, routing, and Linux networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead CIS Level 1 & Level 2 remediation activities for RHEL 8/9 environments.
• Perform Linux vulnerability remediation, patch management, and security hardening while meeting organizational security SLAs.
• Maintain and support enterprise Linux infrastructure using Ansible and Puppet automation.
• Provide KTLO operational support, incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis across Linux platforms.
• Coordinate with Security, Infrastructure, and Application teams to implement secure, compliant, and reliable Linux solutions.

Skills

Linux systems administration

RHEL 8/9 administration

Bash or Python scripting

Linux networking fundamentals

CIS compliance remediation

Vulnerability remediation

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

YUM/DNF package management

Job description

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer III (Linux Administrator) to support enterprise Linux infrastructure, security compliance, automation, and large-scale operational excellence within the Linux Center of Expertise. This is a hands-on role focused on RHEL 8/9 administration, vulnerability remediation, CIS compliance, and enterprise Linux operations.

Here are some of the specific details:

Job Title: Systems Engineer III (Linux Administrator).

Job Duration: 12+ months with possible extension.

Job Location: Kirkland, WA or San Diego, CA (Hybrid).

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 5+ years of enterprise Linux Systems Administration experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with RHEL 8/9 administration.
• Experience with CIS Level 1 & Level 2 remediation and Linux security hardening.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible and Puppet for configuration management and automation.
• Experience with YUM/DNF package management and repository troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of Bash or Python scripting.
• Solid understanding of DNS, subnetting, routing, and Linux networking fundamentals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead CIS Level 1 & Level 2 remediation activities for RHEL 8/9 environments.
• Perform Linux vulnerability remediation, patch management, and security hardening while meeting organizational security SLAs.
• Maintain and support enterprise Linux infrastructure using Ansible and Puppet automation.ioneincorrect
• Provide KTLO operational support, incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis across Linux platforms.
• Coordinate with Security, Infrastructure, and Application teams to implement secure, compliant, and reliable Linux solutions.

Areasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position is$60/hr. to $64/hr. on W2.

About us:

Harvey Nash is a national, full-service talent management firm specializing in technology positions. Our company was founded with a mission to serve as the talent partner of choice for the information technology industry.

Our company vision has led us to incredible growth and success in a relatively short period of time and continues to guide us today. We are committed to operating with the highest possible standards of honesty, integrity, and a passionate commitment to our clients, consultants, and employees.

We are part of Nash Squared Group, a global professional services organization with over forty offices worldwide.