Senior Linux System Administrator

BGSF; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking a Sr. Platform System Administrator in Nashville, TN. This role involves designing, installing, and maintaining server platforms, with a focus on Linux operating systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in system administration, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a positive attitude. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, along with a 401(k). This is a full-time opportunity with possible remote work after a probationary period.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a System Administrator in an enterprise environment.
• Expertise in Linux operating system administration and maintenance.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, upgrade, automate, and maintain server platforms.
• Execute system upgrades and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Be available on-call 24x7 on a rotational basis.

Skills

Linux operating system administration

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Automation platforms

Knowledge of Windows operating systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience

Certifications: Linux, Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, ITIL v4

Tools

Ansible

Cisco UCS

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

The Sr. Platform System Administrator is responsible for the design, installation, upgrades, automation and maintenance of server platforms and operating systems. This includes proven ability to execute system upgrades, maintain current patch levels, and troubleshoot complex issues as they arise. The candidate must have a proven track record of administering Linux operating systems. The individual should also be able to support the full product lifecycle from rack and stack to final decommission of assets.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, upgrade, automate, and maintain server platforms and operating systems.
• Execute system upgrades, maintain patch levels, troubleshoot complex issues.
• Support the full product lifecycle from rack and stack to final decommission of assets.
• Be available on‑call 24x7 on a rotational basis; occasional weekend and non‑business hour activities.
• Remote work possible after a 6‑month probationary period.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a System Administrator in an enterprise environment or comparable certification and education.
• Proven track record of administering Linux operating systems.
• Expertise in Linux operating system administration, maintenance, and solid understanding of automation platforms, preferably Ansible.
• Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems and experience administering Windows Server operating systems.
• Experience administering Exchange Online, PowerApps forms, and Azure DevOps.
• Experience administering Cisco UCS blade server hardware, Cloud Infrastructure.
• Conceptual knowledge of ITIL.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Self‑starter with ambition, positive attitude, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience; preferred certifications: Linux, Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, ITIL v4.

Job Details

• Location: Goodlettsville, TN (also Nashville, TN).
• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
• Employment type: Full‑time.
• Industry: Information Technology (Utilities and IT Services, IT Consulting).

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k).