Senior Linux Systems Administrator & Automation

Peraton; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is looking for a Linux Systems Administrator in Basking Ridge, NJ to manage and enhance a mixed enterprise environment of 400 Linux-based endpoints. This role involves administering Linux systems, collaborating with teams, and developing automated solutions using tools like Ansible and Terraform.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in Linux administration, strong scripting skills, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. A salary range of $86,000 - $138,000 is offered for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience administering Linux systems in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of RHEL/Rocky, Ubuntu, or similar distributions.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer and secure Linux systems across multiple enclaves.
• Collaborate with teams to deploy new infrastructure services.
• Develop automation solutions using Ansible.

Skills

Linux administration

Automation with Ansible

Scripting in Bash

Experience with monitoring tools (Zabbix)

RHEL/Rocky, Ubuntu experience

Virtualization platforms (VMware)

Ability to communicate with customers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Zabbix

Terraform

Python

Job description

Peraton is looking for a Linux Systems Administrator in Basking Ridge, NJ to manage and enhance a mixed enterprise environment of 400 Linux-based endpoints. This role involves administering Linux systems, collaborating with teams, and developing automated solutions using tools like Ansible and Terraform.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in Linux administration, strong scripting skills, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. A salary range of $86,000 - $138,000 is offered for this position.