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Omega Solutions Inc

Linux Administrator

Chicago, IL · On-site

Linux Administrator Hiring Sr Linux admin for contract to hire role located in Chicago downtown. Successful candidate will primarily provide LINUX support and some Windows OS support to include but ...

Kasmo Global

Linux Admin

Rockford, IL · Remote

$70/hr

Linux Admin Location: Rockford, IL (local candidates from Illinois and Wisconsin only) Duration: 3 ... month contract, focused on optimizing and troubleshooting data visualization and database ...

USM

Urgent Need Tibco Admin

Chicago, IL · On-site

Position: Tibco Admin Location - Chicago, IL Duration - 12 month contract Responsibilities ... VERITAS Cluster Server (VCS) on Linux Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS) Additional Information If my ...

Kasmo Global

Embedded Software Developer

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

Contract We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer with strong expertise in C++ development for Linux-based embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with NXP i.MX8 Quad ...

Kasmo Global

Sr. Software Engineer (EMBEDDED C)

Waukegan, IL · On-site

$117.80K - $154.40K/yr

Waukegan, IL (onsite, hire off video is fine.) Duration: 6mo contract Title:Sr. Software Engineer ... The embedded Linux task is to develop a solution based upon the OpenSTLinux distribution, which is ...

MMI

Java Developer w/ Python or Perl

Chicago, IL · On-site

Contract Unfortunately, we cannot work with 3rd party & H1B employee's. Description: -We are ... Linux 0MQ Tornado Dockers Hadoop/HDFS Kafka Grade autotools Ansible Jenkins Git Python C Golang ...

MMI

Java Developer w/ Python or Perl

Chicago, IL · On-site

Contract Unfortunately, we cannot work with 3rd party & H1B employee's. Description: -We are ... Linux 0MQ Tornado Dockers Hadoop/HDFS Kafka Grade autotools Ansible Jenkins Git Python C Golang ...

Global Point

DevOps Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.50 - $74.50/hr

... Contract Work Type & Location: Chicago, IL Description: * Understanding of protocols/technologies like HTTP, SSL, LDAP, JDBC, Servlet/JSP, SQL, HTML, XML • Experience with Windows Server/Linux ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for linux contract in Illinois is $53.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.70 and $57.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Linux Contract job is a temporary position where a professional is hired to work on Linux-based systems for a fixed period. These roles often involve system administration, server management, security, and troubleshooting tasks. Contract positions can range from a few months to a year and may be extended depending on project needs. They offer flexibility and are common in IT consulting firms, startups, and large enterprises needing specialized Linux expertise for short-term projects.

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To thrive in a Linux Contract role, you need strong proficiency in Linux system administration, scripting, troubleshooting, and virtualization, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as Bash, Python, Ansible, Docker, and common Linux distributions, as well as certifications like CompTIA Linux+ or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), is often required. Effective communication, time management, and problem-solving skills help you excel when working remotely or coordinating with cross-functional teams. These abilities are vital for maintaining reliable systems, quickly resolving technical issues, and delivering high-quality solutions on a contract basis.

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As a Linux Contract professional, your daily responsibilities often include server setup and configuration, system monitoring, performance tuning, and deploying updates or patches. You'll regularly diagnose and resolve technical issues, collaborate with development or DevOps teams to support application deployments, and document system changes to maintain transparent operations. Depending on the scope of the contract, you may also automate processes using scripting and ensure security compliance across Linux environments. This dynamic and hands-on work environment requires both technical depth and the ability to quickly adapt to customer and project needs.
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Linux Administrator

Linux Administrator

Omega Solutions Inc

Chicago, IL • On-site

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Linux Administrator

Hiring Sr Linux admin for contract to hire role located in Chicago downtown.

Successful candidate will primarily provide LINUX support and some Windows OS support to include but not limited to:

The installation, configuration and supporting various systems and core services such as NFS, DHCP, LDAP, etc. Install new / rebuild existing servers (both physical and virtual) and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements. Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Configure / add new services as necessary. Repair and recover from hardware or software failures.

Strong experience in RHEL 7/8 Linux administration, performance tuning and support experience Strong experience with configuring Red Hat Satellite, Kickstart servers, Identity Management, licensing and subscription management Experience with RedHat Ansible and Ansible Tower configuration management tool Expertise in Ansible, CICD Pipeline, Shell scripting, PowerShell, DevSecOps/Agile Work in Ansible Tower to configure job Templates, Workflow, Inventories, credentials and integrating splunk for monitoring Familiarity with github for version control Good networking understanding Strong Shell scripting (bash/ksh, PERL, Python) Ability to provision bare metal installs, configure, operate and maintain systems Experience with ESXi including capacity planning, advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting, and performance management Experience with VMware NetBackup implementation experience a plus Experience with monitoring tools such as BMC Patrol, Tivoli Monitoring Ability to plan and prioritize work and meet project deadlines Must be self-motivated and work well with other groups Excellent communication skills (oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills are required

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