Senior Linux Sys Admin

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux environments with primary focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

• Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using Puppet, Ansible, or similar configuration management tools

• Manage physical and virtual server infrastructure across data center environments

• Lead infrastructure projects from planning through implementation

• Mentor junior administrators and provide technical guidance to team members

• Perform hardware installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting in data center facilities

• Implement security best practices, patch management, and compliance requirements

• Monitor system performance, capacity planning, and optimization

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure initiatives

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of Linux system administration experience with strong Red Hat focus

• Proven experience with automation tools (Puppet, Ansible, Chef, or SaltStack)

• Hands-on data center experience including hardware installation and troubleshooting

• 2+ years in a leadership or mentoring capacity (team lead, senior admin, or management)

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) preferred

• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar)

• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM, or similar)

• Understanding of networking fundamentals, storage systems, and backup solutions

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, etc.)

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)