Senior Linux Administrator

Veriipro; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to optimize and manage enterprise Linux/Unix environments in Bellevue, Washington. The role involves system administration, performance tuning, and collaboration with cloud teams to ensure secure operations.

The ideal candidate should possess strong skills in Linux/Unix administration, automation through Ansible and Python, and knowledge of security best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Linux/Unix administration and system commands.
• Proficiency in shell scripting, Python, and Windows PowerShell.
• Knowledge of kernel tuning, patching, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and troubleshoot Linux services including DNS, NIS, LDAP, and Altair Accelerator.
• Perform kernel-level debugging and performance tuning.
• Automate tasks using Ansible and Python.

Skills

Linux/Unix administration

Shell scripting

Python

Windows PowerShell

Talent for performance tuning

DevOps practices

Security best practices

Tools

Ansible

Altair Accelerator

IBM LSF

Microsoft Azure

Job description

We are seeking aSenior Linux Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize enterprise Linux/Unix environments. The role involves system administration, automation, performance tuning, and collaboration with cloud and storage teams to ensure secure and reliable operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Linux/Unix Administration: Manage and troubleshoot Linux services, including DNS, NIS, LDAP, Altair Accelerator, and IBM LSF.
• System Optimization: Perform kernel-level debugging, patching, and performance tuning.
• Automation & Scripting: Automate tasks using Ansible, Python, shell scripting, and Windows PowerShell where required.
• Security & Compliance: Maintain secure systems aligned with CISSP and industry best practices.
• Collaboration: Work with cloud, storage, and DevOps teams for hybrid deployments and infrastructure automation.
• Documentation & Version Control: Maintain technical documentation and version control for installed software and configuration changes.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Linux/Unix administration and system commands.
• Proficiency in shell scripting, Python, and Windows PowerShell.
• Familiarity with Altair Accelerator and IBM LSF workload management.
• Knowledge of kernel tuning, patching, and system performance optimization.
• Understanding of security best practices and compliance standards.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing hybrid cloud deployments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with programming concepts and automation frameworks.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, agile environment.