Linux Administrator

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care FSA

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) with company match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc. is seeking a Linux Administrator to join the Infrastructure Support team, based onsite in Jersey City, NJ.

You will lead patch management and security operations for Linux and OpenShift environments, driving automation and governance across enterprise systems. The ideal candidate has extensive Linux administration experience, strong OpenShift knowledge, and hands-on patch management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Expert-level Linux administration experience (RHEL, Rocky Linux, CentOS, Oracle Linux, Ubuntu).
• Strong OpenShift administration and platform support experience.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise patch management and automation tools (Ansible, Satellite, SCCM, Tanium, BigFix or equivalent).
• Strong shell scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Ansible).
• Deep knowledge of Linux security, vulnerability remediation, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead patch management and remediation lifecycle for Linux servers and OpenShift across enterprise environments.
• Perform patch assessment, testing, deployment, cluster maintenance, compliance reporting, automation, change management, and governance.
• Manage patch deployment schedules, maintenance windows, and remediation tracking for stability and security.
• Support automation of patch deployment and post-patch validation processes to improve efficiency.
• Administer enterprise Linux environments, perform Linux OS patching, troubleshoot issues, and support security initiatives.

Skills

Linux administration

OpenShift administration

Automation tooling

Shell scripting

Security & compliance

Tools

Ansible

Satellite

SCCM

Tanium

BigFix

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in enterprise technology services, is seeking a Linux Administrator to join their team. As a Linux Administrator, you will be part of the Infrastructure Support Department supporting the Patch Management and Security Operations teams. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive mindset, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Linux Administrator

Location: Jersey City, NJ 07311 (Onsite)

Pay Range: 42-48

What's the Job?

• Lead the end-to-end patch management and vulnerability remediation lifecycle for Linux servers and OpenShift platforms across enterprise environments.
• Perform patch assessment, testing, deployment, cluster maintenance, compliance reporting, automation, change management, and operational governance.
• Manage patch deployment schedules, maintenance windows, and remediation tracking to ensure platform stability and security.
• Support automation of patch deployment and post-patch validation processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Administer enterprise Linux environments, perform Linux OS patching, troubleshoot system issues, and support security compliance initiatives.

What's Needed?

• Expert-level Linux administration experience (RHEL, Rocky Linux, CentOS, Oracle Linux, Ubuntu).
• Strong OpenShift administration and platform support experience.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise patch management and automation tools (Ansible, Satellite, SCCM, Tanium, BigFix or equivalent).
• Strong shell scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Ansible).
• Deep knowledge of Linux security, vulnerability remediation, and compliance frameworks.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on mission-critical enterprise environments.
• Engage in continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with diverse and talented teams across the organization.
• Gain valuable experience in advanced Linux and OpenShift platform administration.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to professional growth.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.