RHEL Systems Administrator

TEKsystems; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

HSA

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking Unix/Linux professionals to support a strategic UNIX Platform Modernization and automation project in Chicago. Responsibilities include managing RHEL servers, VMware environments, and patching activities, with a focus on high availability and reliability.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years of Red Hat Linux experience, strong automation skills with Ansible, and familiarity with networked storage and file systems. This is a hybrid role based in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of Red Hat Linux experience (RHEL 7x) and related admin/engineering tasks.
• Experience with Ansible for build/patch automation on RHEL/OEL environments.
• Knowledge of storage, clustering, and networking for Linux platforms (NFS, fiber, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Manage Red Hat Linux servers across 6,7,8,9 families in physical and virtual environments.
• Support VMware vSphere hosting in highly available setups.
• Plan, implement, and document security patches and changes to Linux servers.

Skills

RHEL administration

Automation

VMware

Networking

Storage management

Tools

Ansible

VMware vSphere

ZFS

Corosync/Pacemaker

Job description

Top Skills' Details

1.(6-8yrs) Red Hat Enterprise Linux v,7, 8, 9 System Administration, PCS Clustering(Pacemaker/Corosync Configuration Experience supporting Project related efforts involving the following, file systems management, server availability, user administration

1. Oracle Enterprise Linux Administration v.8/9(Oracle Clusterware
2. Practical Scripting/Automation experience: Ansible, especially supporting build automation and patch automation for RHEL and Oracle Enterprise Linux
3. Storage Administration (ZFS, Solaris LVM, RHEL LVM and Veritas)

Description

The Unix Engineering Team is seeking 4 RHEL Operations and 4 RHEL Engineering resources to provide operations and or Engineering support related to a strategic UNIX Platform Modernization, Automation Projects This person should have at least five to seven years of RedHat Linux v7x and perform higher level administrative/engineering tasks related to the following technologies: RHEL, Oracle Enterprise Linux, Solaris 10/11 with heavy automation experience. (Experience with Ansible, especially supporting build automation and patch automation for RHEL and OEL)

Also having a strong understanding of Networking features that would include fiber attached storage and NFS.

Daily responsibilities:

• Manage RedHat 6, 7, 8, 9 servers from both a hardware and operating system standpoint.
• Manage support of VMware vSphere hypervisor to allow hosting of servers in a virtualized highly available environment.
• Configure and maintain server processes, configurations, and backups
• Maintain and monitor Linux and VMware platform health and performance
• Maintain server inventory information to ensure accuracy of configuration management DB.
• Support the production release management system for documenting, planning, and implementing IT changes.
• Plan, coordinate, communicate and implement security patching activities for Linux server platforms.
• Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
• Provide 24x7 support and participate in on call rotation for critical production systems
• Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours
• Provide technical expertise and/or solution delivery support for maintaining performance and reliability of server solutions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.