Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator

PRITS USA LLC; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Linux Administrator in Annapolis, MD. The role involves managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, ensuring system performance, and implementing automation solutions. Candidates should have extensive experience in system administration and strong networking skills. This position offers a hybrid work environment with flexibility for remote work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Red Hat system administrator.
• 10+ years of experience administering Unix (AIX) IBM pSeries systems.

Responsibilities

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining RHEL servers.
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues.
• Implementing automation scripts using Ansible, Bash, or Python.

Skills

System Administration

Networking

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Ansible

Bash

Python

Job description

Job Title: Senior Linux Administrator

Location: Annapolis, MD (Need Locals Only)

Type: Long Term, Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EDT, with flexibility for extended coverage

Interview: One-hour in-person interview in Annapolis, MD (only one round)

Scope of Work:

1. Installing, configuring, and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers across development, testing, and production environments.
2. Performing system upgrades, patch management, and security hardening to ensure compliance with industry standards.
3. Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime and optimize efficiency.
4. Implementing automation scripts using Ansible, Bash, or Python to streamline system administration tasks.
5. Configuring and maintaining Red Hat Satellite, Identity Management (IdM), and other RHEL ecosystem tools.
6. Collaborating with security teams to ensure systems are protected against vulnerabilities and comply with security policies.
7. Maintaining and optimizing storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
8. Supporting application teams by providing guidance on Linux-based deployments.
9. Maintaining documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
10. Participating in on-call support and incident resolution activities as required.
11. Setting up Network File Server (NFS) and mount points.
12. Configuring cron jobs for systems and applications.

Resource Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience as a Red Hat system administrator.
• 10+ years of experience administering Unix (AIX) IBM pSeries systems, and 15+ years in IT.
• Experience working in complex networked system environments with strong networking skills.
• Proficiency in system administration, including Red Hat performance tuning, load balancing, partitioning, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery.
• Ability to support 24/7 system availability in a demanding environment.

Place of Performance:

Hybrid setting: Two days remote, three days on-site in Annapolis, MD. Must be able to report on-site within 24 hours if required.

Additional Information:

Please share resumes at [e-mail].