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Linux Administrator
About the role
We are looking for a Linux Administrator to join our team. You will install, configure and patch Linux servers.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure and patch Linux servers.
- Manage users, permissions and services.
- Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues.
- Automate tasks with scripts.
- Harden systems and manage backups.
Required
- Red Hat or Ubuntu administration
- Shell scripting
- Networking and DNS
- Patching and security hardening
- Monitoring
Preferred
- Ansible
- RHCSA or RHCE
- Virtualization
- Cloud (AWS or Azure)
Tools and stack
Red Hat or Ubuntu, Bash scripting, systemd, SSH and networking tools, Ansible, Monitoring tools
Employment type: [Contract / W2 / C2C / Full-time]
Location: [City, ST / Remote]
Duration: [months]
Work authorization: [accepted types]Responsibilities explained
Each responsibility maps to something a candidate should be able to describe.
- Install, configure and patch Linux servers.
- Manage users, permissions and services.
- Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues.
- Automate tasks with scripts.
- Harden systems and manage backups.
Required skills
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- Red Hat or Ubuntu administration
- Shell scripting
- Networking and DNS
- Patching and security hardening
- Monitoring
Preferred skills
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- Ansible
- RHCSA or RHCE
- Virtualization
- Cloud (AWS or Azure)
Other titles this role appears under
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- Linux Administrator
- Linux System Administrator
- Linux Engineer
- Unix Administrator
Seniority guide
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- Junior: handles routine tasks.
- Mid: manages servers and automation.
- Senior: designs infrastructure and standards.
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