Job Description

Contract Linux Administration

Rate: Open

Location: Chicago, IL (local candidates only)

Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Duration: 6 months

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in Linux system administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
Strong knowledge of server deployment and configuration management
Expertise in patch management and system upgrade procedures
Proven troubleshooting skills for Linux systems and applications
Experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure management
Experience with Ansible
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

Preferred

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux servers in both physical, virtual, and AWS cloud environments
Implement and manage automated server provisioning using Ansible and other automation tools
Plan and execute regular system patches and upgrades to ensure security and performance
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 Linux systems and applications
Conduct regular review of vulnerability scans reports and implement remediation strategies
Knowledge of creating content views and managing lifecycle environments in Red Hat Satellite
Create and manage JIRA, ServiceNow tickets, workflows, and change management processes
Monitor system health, performance, and capacity, taking proactive measures to prevent issues
Troubleshoot and resolve complex server issues in a timely manner
Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with organizational policies

Contract - Linux Administration

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