System Administrator, Linux

Tyler Technologies, Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyler Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Linux System Administrator to install, configure, and maintain Linux servers across development, test, and production environments. This hybrid role requires 3 days on-site per week to collaborate with cross-functional IT teams and ensure system reliability.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of Linux administration, experience with virtualization and cloud platforms, and proficiency in scripting and automation to support uptime and security objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• RHCSA, RHCE, Linux+, LPIC, AWS SysOps, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• 3+ years of experience administering Linux operating systems in enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting physical, virtual, and cloud-hosted Linux servers.
• Experience with enterprise monitoring, backup, and security tools.
• Strong experience with Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, Ubuntu.

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux servers and operating systems across development, test, and production environments.
• Monitor system health, performance, and availability.
• Perform operating system installations, upgrades, and patching.
• Implement and maintain security controls and compliance requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and infrastructure issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and authentication services.
• Maintain backup and recovery processes.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure automation solutions.
• Create and update technical documentation, procedures, and system diagrams.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and problem resolution.
• Support change management and system maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with application, network, security, and cloud teams.

Skills

Bash scripting

Python

Ansible

Linux administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

VMware vSphere

KVM

AWS

Azure

Splunk

ELK Stack

Grafana

Job description

The Linux System Administrator is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, security, and performance of Linux-based servers and infrastructure. This role ensures system availability, reliability, and operational efficiency while supporting business applications, users, and IT initiatives.

This is a hybrid working role that requires 3 days onsite, in office, per week.

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux servers and operating systems across development, test, and production environments.
• Monitor system health, performance, and availability.
• Perform operating system installations, upgrades, and patching.
• Implement and maintain security controls and compliance requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and infrastructure issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and authentication services.
• Maintain backup and recovery processes.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure automation solutions.
• Create and update technical documentation, procedures, and system diagrams.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and problem resolution.
• Support change management and system maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with application, network, security, and cloud teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Relevant certifications preferred (RHCSA, RHCE, Linux+, LPIC, AWS SysOps, or equivalent).
• 3+ years of experience administering Linux operating systems in enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting physical, virtual, and cloud-hosted Linux servers.
• Experience with enterprise monitoring, backup, and security tools.
• Strong experience with Linux distributions such as:
• Rocky Linux
• AlmaLinux
• Ubuntu

System Administration

• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux servers.
• User and group administration.
• Filesystem management and disk provisioning.
• Performance tuning and system optimization.
• Patch management and operating system upgrades.

Scripting and Automation

Proficiency in:

• Bash shell scripting
• Python (preferred)
• Ansible or similar automation tools
• Ability to automate routine administrative tasks.

Networking

Understanding of:

• TCP/IP
• DNS
• DHCP
• SSH
• NFS
• LDAP
• VPN technologies
• Experience troubleshooting network connectivity issues.

Virtualization and Cloud

Experience with:

• VMware vSphere
• Hyper‑V
• KVM
• AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Managing virtual machines and cloud infrastructure.

Security

Knowledge of Linux security best practices.

Experience with:

• Firewall configuration (firewalld, iptables, nftables)
• Vulnerability remediation
• Access controls and auditing
• Security compliance standards

Monitoring and Logging

Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as:

• Splunk
• ELK Stack
• Grafana

Storage and Backup

Knowledge of:

• RAID configurations
• LVM management
• Backup and recovery procedures
• Disaster recovery planning

Preferred Skills

• Container technologies (Docker, Podman).
• Kubernetes or OpenShift administration.
• Configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Enterprise directory services integration.
• Experience in highly available and clustered environments.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Customer service and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Physical and Operational Requirements

• Ability to participate in on-call rotations and after-hours support.
• Ability to support maintenance windows during evenings or weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift and install server hardware when required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any required security clearances.

Success Factors

A successful Linux System Administrator will:

• Maintain high system availability and uptime.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues before service impact.
• Automate repetitive tasks to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure systems remain secure, patched, and compliant.
• Provide excellent support to users and technical teams.