Contingent Worker - Linux Support Admin-1

Location: Chicago, IL Salary: $70.00 USD Hourly - $75.00 USD Hourly Description:
Hi ,

Hope you are doing well!

This is Prashant from Judge Group. I was just trying to reach you for an opportunity we have for a Linux Consultant Role- Chicago IL Hybrid

So just wondering if you are looking for any new opportunity.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Engg-Administrator-Sme to support our IT team with day-to-day Linux server operations, routine maintenance (including patching, DR activities, and possible shift work), and on-call support, with a proven track record of troubleshooting complex system issues. In this role, you will be responsible for the deployment, maintenance, security, and optimization of our Linux server infrastructure. The ideal candidate has "strong expertise in Linux administration", automation tools such as Ansible, AWS cloud services, vulnerability management, and ServiceNow, along with experience performing in-place upgrades, particularly on RHEL systems.

Key Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and maintain RHEL servers in physical, virtual, and AWS cloud environments

Plan and execute in-place upgrades, patches, and version migrations for RHEL systems, ensuring minimal downtime and adherence to best practices

Implement and manage automated server provisioning using Ansible and other automation tools

Design and implement AWS infrastructure following best practices and cost optimization strategies

Manage AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, and other relevant services

Identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities within RHEL/Linux systems and applications

Conduct regular review of vulnerability scan reports and implement remediation strategies

Create content views and manage lifecycle environments in Red Hat Satellite

Create and manage JIRA and ServiceNow tickets, workflows, and change management processes

Monitor system health, performance, and capacity, taking proactive measures to prevent issues

Troubleshoot and resolve complex RHEL server issues in a timely manner

Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with organizational policies

Create and maintain documentation for system configurations and procedures

Participate in on-call rotation (possible shift work) for emergency support

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects and improvements

II. SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Linux system administration, with strong emphasis on RHEL (CentOS and Ubuntu experience a plus)
• Hands-on expertise with Ansible for configuration management and automation (required)
• Strong knowledge of server deployment and configuration management
• Expertise in patch management and in-place system upgrade procedures, particularly for RHEL
• Proven troubleshooting skills for Linux systems and applications
• Experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure management
• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools and remediation techniques
• Experience using ServiceNow for incident management, change management, and workflows
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, etc.)
• Working knowledge of networking concepts and security principles
• Scripting skills in Bash/ksh, Python, or other relevant languages
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

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