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Independent Contractor Linux Administrator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently or lead technical initiatives ... Linux vendor certifications such as Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat ...

Linux Administrator

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$75K - $140K/hr

Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently or lead technical initiatives ... Linux vendor certifications such as Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat ...

... Administrator with expertise in Linux, specifically Red Hat Enterprise Linux, to support a mission ... Ability to work independently and within a team environment. * Availability to participate in a 24 ...

Ability to independently administer and troubleshoot Linux systems from the command line without reliance on a graphical userinterface. * Demonstrated hands-on administration of Red Hat Satellite ...

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Linux Administrator

Mclean, VA · On-site

$82K - $130K/yr

Overview AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national ... as a Linux/UNIX (RHEL, Solaris) Systems Administrator * DoW Secret or Top-Secret Clearance

Linux Administrator

Mclean, VA · On-site

$82K - $130K/yr

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority ... as a Linux/UNIX (RHEL, Solaris) Systems Administrator * DoW Secret or Top-Secret Clearance

Ability to independently administer and troubleshoot Linux systems from the command line without reliance on a graphical userinterface. * Demonstrated hands-on administration of Red Hat Satellite ...

Ability to independently administer and troubleshoot Linux systems from the command line without reliance on a graphical userinterface. * Demonstrated hands-on administration of Red Hat Satellite ...

Ability to independently administer and troubleshoot Linux systems from the command line without reliance on a graphical userinterface. * Demonstrated hands-on administration of Red Hat Satellite ...

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Unix/Linux Administrator

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Watershed Security, is a Veteran Owned Small Business with over 20 years' Cybersecurity and Government Contracting experience. Watershed is looking for a hands-on Unix/Linux Systems Administrator to ...

... Linux Admin/Engineer to join and provide dedicated support to the Unix Management Branch of the ... Federal contracting experience may be considered at the higher end of the range. Key ...

... Linux Admin/Engineer to join and provide dedicated support to the Unix Management Branch of the ... Federal contracting experience may be considered at the higher end of the range. Key ...

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How much do independent contractor linux administrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for independent contractor linux administrator in the United States is $51.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.07 and $59.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Independent Contractor Linux Administrator vs Freelance Linux Engineer?

AspectIndependent Contractor Linux AdministratorFreelance Linux Engineer
CredentialsLinux certifications (e.g., RHCE, CompTIA Linux+)Linux certifications (e.g., RHCE, CompTIA Linux+)
Work EnvironmentClient sites, remote, or data centersClient sites, remote, or data centers
Employer/Industry UsageCompanies, IT service providers, government agenciesStartups, tech firms, consulting clients
Search/Comparison IntentFocus on contract work, specific Linux admin tasksFocus on project-based Linux engineering solutions

Both roles require similar Linux certifications and often work in remote or client environments. The main difference lies in the job focus: Independent Contractor Linux Administrators typically handle ongoing system administration, while Freelance Linux Engineers often work on specific projects or engineering tasks. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers target the right opportunities based on their skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Independent Contractor Linux Administrator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,535 per year, or $51.2 per hour.

Linux Administrator

IntraEdge

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

 Experienced Linux Administrator with a preference of experience in installing and administrating Openshift,  Redis and Elastic.  Also, the below mentioned skills are good to have in some cases this will help to narrow down the resources. Understanding of Public Cloud and container-based platforms like Docker, Kubernetes, and Redhat OpenShift Terraform programming for automating installation Knowledge on integrating Observability tools like Splunk, Prometheus and ELK.

Build scripts using Linux scripting, Python, and configuration languages like YAML/JSON Knowledge of virtualization management in VMware
Education:Employment Type: CONTRACTOR


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At heart, we are a technology, products and services organization In our soul, it’s the people who make us what we are — the professionals we train and connect to next-level opportunities and the experts who create innovative solutions and value for our national and international partners. It’s true that innovative technology can provide a major boost to your business, but you also need the right talent pushing it forward. This critical combination is what we offer all of our partners: cutting edge tech solutions and the expertise to bring it to life.

Industry

It services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Chandler, AZ, US

Year founded

2002

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