Senior Linux Administrator

Seneca Resources Company, LLC; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plans

Dedicated team support

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator for an on-site, 12-month contract in Montgomery, Alabama. You will manage enterprise Linux environments (Ubuntu Server LTS, RHEL) across on-premises and Azure, optimize workloads, and enforce security hardening and HIPAA/CMS compliance.

This role requires strong scripting, container security, and CI/CD expertise. You will work in a small, collaborative team, supporting Docker-based workloads and cloud-native automation while

Qualifications

• 8+ years of enterprise or government Linux System Administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, secure, and optimize Linux workloads in enterprise government healthcare settings.
• Configure servers and CI/CD pipelines for on-premises and Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Support containerized workloads with Docker and ensure compliance with HIPAA and CMS.
• Collaborate in a small, independent team to deliver impactful solutions.

Skills

Linux admin

Govt experience

Ubuntu/RHEL

Azure VM

Azure DevOps

Docker

Bash scripting

PowerShell

Security hardening

Systemd

PAM

Auditd

LVM/XFS/EXT4

Troubleshooting

Tools

Azure DevOps

Docker

SSH

UFW

AppArmor

SSL/TLS

Job description

Join a dynamic team supporting the Alabama Medicaid Agency as a Senior Linux System Administrator. This on-site contract role offers the opportunity to work with enterprise Linux environments (Red Hat, Ubuntu) across on-premises and Azure cloud infrastructures. You will play a vital role in maintaining, securing, and optimizing Linux workloads, leveraging your expertise with cloud-native tools, automation, and security hardening. The position involves configuring servers, managing CI/CD pipelines, supporting containerized workloads with Docker, and ensuring compliance with healthcare security standards, including HIPAA and CMS requirements. Work independently within a small, collaborative team to deliver impactful solutions in a government healthcare setting.

Note: This is a 12-month contract position based solely in Montgomery, AL. No remote work or visa sponsorship available.

Top Requirements:

• 8+ years of enterprise or government Linux System Administration experience
• Expertise with Ubuntu Server LTS and RHEL administration
• Hands-on experience with Azure VMs, networking, Managed Identity, and Azure Key Vault
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps pipelines, repositories, and CI/CD workflows
• Strong background in Docker container management, secrets management, and container security
• Advanced Bash scripting and working knowledge of PowerShell for automation
• Experience with security hardening tools such as UFW, SSH, AppArmor, SSL/TLS, and kernel tuning
• Solid understanding of systemd, PAM, auditd, log rotation, and filesystem management (LVM, XFS, EXT4)
• Ability to troubleshoot complex Linux environments independently

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

• competitive pay
• comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plans
• the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.