Linux Systems Administrator – Cloud, Security & Automation

Expedite Talent Solutions

Memphis (TN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+
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Qualifications

  • Proficient Linux system administration skills.
  • Experience with shell scripting.
  • Understanding of virtualization concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Provision and support Linux VMs on VMware ESXi.
  • Maintain RHEL and Oracle Linux 8 systems.
  • Perform OS patching and kernel updates with rollback checks.
  • Manage storage (LVM, XFS) and /etc/fstab configurations.
  • Configure DNS, hostnames, and TCP/IP connectivity.
  • Manage user accounts, permissions, and SSH access.
  • Troubleshoot boot, systemd, performance, and network issues.
  • Support applications such as Apache Tomcat (logs, TLS, ports).
  • Configure and manage cron jobs for system and app tasks.
  • Maintain security posture (SELinux, vulnerability remediation).
  • Develop basic automation via shell scripting.
  • Exposure to containers and Kubernetes concepts is a plus.

Job description

  • Provision and support Linux virtual machines on VMware ESXi and Linux instances in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
  • Install, configure, patch, and maintain RHEL and Oracle Linux 8 (OL8) systems according to enterprise standards.
  • Perform OS patching and lifecycle maintenance using dnf/yum, including kernel updates, validation, and rollback troubleshooting.
  • Manage storage and filesystems, including LVM, XFS, mounts, and persistent /etc/fstab configurations.
  • Configure and troubleshoot system networking, DNS resolution, hostnames, and TCP/IP port connectivity.
  • Administer users, groups, permissions, SSH key based access, and privilege controls.
  • Troubleshoot OS level issues involving boot processes, systemd services, performance, disk usage, and networking.
  • Provide OS level support for applications, including working knowledge of Apache Tomcat (startup/shutdown, logs, ports, JVM options, TLS configuration).
  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot cron jobs for system and application scheduling tasks.
  • Maintain system security posture, including SELinux, vulnerability remediation, and audit readiness.
  • Perform routine Linux administration, documentation, and basic automation using shell scripting.
  • Preferred: Exposure to containerized environments and working knowledge of Kubernetes concepts (pods, services, basic troubleshooting).
  • General knowledge of Service now, inventory submissions and routine documentation, checklists ect.
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