RHEL Systems Administrator

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

HSA

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking experienced UNIX/Linux professionals for a contract role in Chicago, IL, focusing on RHEL operations and engineering support for a platform modernization initiative. The team emphasizes automation, patching, and highly available VMware-based environments.

The roles require 5–7 years of Red Hat Linux experience, Oracle Linux, Ansible automation, and strong networking knowledge. This hybrid posting includes after-hours on-call support and a potential training lift for skilled

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of Red Hat Linux v7.x experience and high-level admin/engineering tasks.
• Experience with RHEL, Oracle Enterprise Linux, and Solaris 10/11 with heavy automation.
• Strong understanding of Networking features including fiber attached storage and NFS.

Responsibilities

• Manage RedHat 6–9 servers from hardware and OS perspectives.
• Support VMware vSphere hypervisor for virtualized high availability environments.
• Configure and maintain server processes, configurations, and backups.
• Maintain Linux and VMware platform health and performance.
• Manage server inventory and CMDB accuracy.
• Support production release management for IT changes.
• Plan and coordinate security patching on Linux servers.
• Automate regular processes and document changes.
• Provide 24x7 support and participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Red Hat Enterprise Linux admin

Oracle Enterprise Linux admin

Automation scripting

Networking concepts

Storage administration

Tools

Pacemaker/Corosync

VMware vSphere

Ansible

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
• 2. Oracle Enterprise Linux Administration v.8/9(Oracle Clusterware
• 3. Practical Scripting/Automation experience: Ansible, especially supporting build automation and patch automation for RHEL and Oracle Enterprise Linux
• 4. 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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime 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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.