W2 Linux Administrator

System Soft Technologies; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

System Soft Technologies seeks a senior Linux administrator to manage on-prem and cloud Linux environments from Montgomery. The role emphasizes Ubuntu Server LTS, security hardening, and automation with Bash and PowerShell.

You will work onsite in Montgomery with responsibilities spanning Azure-based Linux VMs, DevOps pipelines, container security, and system hardening to meet government-grade standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on Linux administration in enterprise or government environments.
• Deep expertise with current Ubuntu Server LTS releases.
• Working knowledge of Azure as an operating environment for Linux VMs, including networking, managed identity, and Key Vault integration.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, including pipelines, repositories, and CI/CD workflows involving Linux systems.
• Experience with Docker on Linux, including secrets management for containers outside of managed clusters.
• Advanced Bash scripting and PowerShell proficiency for cross-platform automation.
• Understanding of UFW, SSH hardening, AppArmor, and SSL/TLS certificate management.
• Proficiency with systemd, kernel tuning via /etc/sysctl.conf, PAM, auditd, and log rotation.

Skills

Linux administration

Azure for Linux VMs

Azure DevOps

Docker on Linux

Bash scripting

PowerShell

Security hardening (UFW, SSH)

AppArmor

SSL/TLS management

systemd & kernel tuning

PAM & auditd

log rotation

Tools

Azure DevOps

Docker

Ubuntu Server LTS

Job description

Location: Montgomery AL-Onsite

Duration: 12 Months

Required

• 8+ years of hands-on Linux administration in enterprise or government environments, with deep expertise in current Ubuntu Server LTS releases.
• Working knowledge of Azure as an operating environment for Linux VMs, including networking, managed identity, and Key Vault integration.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, including pipelines, repositories, and CI/CD workflows involving Linux systems.
• Experience with Docker on Linux, including secrets management approaches for containers running outside of managed clusters.
• Advanced Bash scripting and working PowerShell proficiency for cross-platform automation.
• Understanding of UFW, SSH hardening, AppArmor, and SSL/TLS certificate management.
• Proficiency with systemd, kernel tuning via /etc/sysctl.conf, PAM, auditd, and log rotation.

Preferred

• Canonical/Ubuntu certifications, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+. AZ-900 and/or AZ-104 preferred.
• Healthcare or public sector experience, including state agency IT environments, MARS-E, HIPAA technical safeguards, or CMS security requirements.
• Experience supporting development infrastructure with fast-changing workload requirements.