Linux Systems Administrator

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) Matching

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to join the Infrastructure Support team onsite. You will manage Linux VMs across multi-site data centers and maintain cluster health in OpenShift environments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of enterprise Linux experience, strong Ansible skills, and hands-on OpenShift/Kubernetes plus AVI/F5 load balancer knowledge. This role offers contract-to-hire potential and growth in automation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise Linux systems administration (RHEL/Rocky).
• Proficient in Ansible for automation and vault management.
• Hands-on with OpenShift or Kubernetes and cluster operations.
• Experience with AVI Vantage or F5 BIG-IP load balancers.
• VM lifecycle management using ManageIQ or VMware.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Linux (RHEL/Rocky) VMs across multi-site data centers.
• Operate and maintain OpenShift container platform, including user management and cluster health.
• Support AVI Vantage load balancer operations: virtual service configurations, pool management, SSL bindings, health checks.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for infrastructure automation tasks.
• Coordinate hardware lifecycle activities including server management, decommissioning, and EOSL tracking.

Skills

Ansible

OpenShift/Kubernetes

Linux administration

Load balancers AVI/F5

VM lifecycle management

Tools

OpenShift

VMware

ManageIQ

F5 BIG-IP

Job description

Our client, a leading enterprise in data center operations, is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to join their team. As a Linux Systems Administrator, you will be part of the Infrastructure Support team supporting multi-site data center environments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate resilience, problem-solving skills, and a proactive attitude, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Linux Systems Administrator

Location: Austin, TX (Onsite)

What's the Job?

• Manage and administer Linux (RHEL/Rocky) virtual machines across multi-site data center environments
• Operate and maintain OpenShift container platform, including user management, workload troubleshooting, and cluster health monitoring
• Support AVI Vantage load balancer operations such as virtual service configuration, pool management, SSL binding, and health monitoring
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for infrastructure automation tasks like user management, security deployment, OS patching, and SSH hardening
• Coordinate hardware lifecycle activities including server management, decommissioning, and EOSL tracking

What's Needed?

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise Linux systems administration, specifically with RHEL 7/8/9 and Rocky Linux
• Strong knowledge of Ansible for infrastructure automation, including playbook development and vault management
• Hands‑on experience with container platforms such as OpenShift or Kubernetes, including cluster operations and troubleshooting
• Experience with application delivery controllers/load balancers, preferably AVI Vantage or F5 BIG-IP
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms and VM lifecycle management tools like ManageIQ or VMware

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, multi-site data center environment
• Engagement with cutting‑edge container and automation technologies
• Immediate start with potential for contract‑to‑hire conversion
• Collaborative team environment supporting professional growth
• Work onsite in Austin, TX, with a focus on infrastructure excellence

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