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Linux System Administrator Contract Temporary Jobs in Madison, WI

TEKsystems

Systems Administrator

Madison, WI · Hybrid

$30 - $50/hr

... system issues Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and project teams Maintain operational ... Linux administration Microsoft 365 administration PowerShell scripting and automation Basic ...

New

TEKsystems

Systems Administrator

Madison, WI · Hybrid

$30 - $50/hr

... system issues Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and project teams Maintain operational ... Linux administration Microsoft 365 administration PowerShell scripting and automation Basic ...

New

Robert Half

Senior Systems Administrator

Janesville, WI · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

... to system reliability, security, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities * Administer ... Linux server administration experience. * Experience with infrastructure monitoring and ...

IT America Inc

IBM Mainframe Administrator

Madison, WI · Remote

... contract Job Summary We are seeking an IBM Mainframe Administrator with expertise in data center ... System Management: Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of mainframe hardware ...

Sprocket Security

DevOps Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$53.25 - $72.75/hr

... • Administer Linux-based systems, addressing performance bottlenecks and ensuring system stability. • Contribute to the standardization, documentation, and maintainability of our AWS ...

Sprocket Security

DevOps Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$53.25 - $72.75/hr

... • Administer Linux-based systems, addressing performance bottlenecks and ensuring system stability. • Contribute to the standardization, documentation, and maintainability of our AWS ...

FGS-WI LLC

Network Administrator

Milton, WI · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

They have a strong understanding of network infrastructure and endpoints systems, with deep ... Windows, Mac, Linux, Printers, Mobile, general monitoring, management and patching for ...

IT America Inc

Disaster Recovery Engineer

Madison, WI · Remote

... contract Job Summary: As a Disaster Recovery Engineer you will be responsible for designing ... Skilled System Administrator with both Windows and Linux * Very strong skills with ESX/VMware ...

Epic

Server Systems Administrator

Madison, WI

Knowledge of Linux or Windows system administration, virtualization, scripting, automation, or DevOps processes is a plus, but not necessary * Willingness to travel 1-2 weeks per year * Eligible to ...

Epic

Server Systems Administrator

Madison, WI

Knowledge of Linux or Windows system administration, virtualization, scripting, automation, or DevOps processes is a plus, but not necessary * Willingness to travel 1-2 weeks per year * Eligible to ...

Epic

Server Systems Administrator

Madison, WI

Knowledge of Linux or Windows system administration, virtualization, scripting, automation, or DevOps processes is a plus, but not necessary * Willingness to travel 1-2 weeks per year * Eligible to ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for linux system administrator contract temporary in Madison, WI is $52.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.44 and $62.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Linux System Administrator Contract Temporary vs Linux System Engineer?

AspectLinux System Administrator Contract TemporaryLinux System Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires Linux certifications (e.g., LPIC, RHCSA)Similar certifications, often with additional engineering or scripting skills
Work EnvironmentContract roles, often short-term, in various organizationsPermanent or long-term roles, focusing on system design and optimization
Employer UsageUsed by companies needing temporary expertise or project-based workUsed by organizations for ongoing system development and engineering

The main difference lies in the role's duration and scope. Contract Temporary positions focus on short-term tasks, troubleshooting, and maintenance, while Linux System Engineers are involved in designing, implementing, and optimizing Linux systems for long-term use.

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Systems Administrator

SV Tech Systems Inc

Madison, WI

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Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Company Description


SV Tech Systems prides itself in being the leading provider of recruitment and staffing services for a wide range of industries. We provide staffing services to firms throughout the United States and Canada. We attract the best pool of talent with the aim of nurturing sound work ethics and solid values amongst a highly motivated and diverse workforce.


Job Description

Title                             : Systems Administrator
Location                     : Madison, WI
Duration                     : 3+ Months
A direct WI client is looking for a Systems Administrator - 2.
This position will start 3/23/2015 and is anticipated to end 6/30/2015.
The client is seeking a Linux System Administrator-preferably with experience supporting Oracle Linux.
This individual will perform all administrative tasks for Linux servers including: installation, configuration, patching, securing, maintenance, and support for associated peripheral devices. Responsibilities include user account management and directory services integration; system backups and restores; network and storage configuration; virtual environment management leveraging VMware infrastructure and tools; performance optimization including load balancing and capacity management; system troubleshooting and diagnostics; and system performance and security monitoring.
Technical/Support Skills 
    Outstanding collaboration skills.
    Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    Excellent organization and presentation skills
    Respond, track, and escalate systems incidents on all Linux systems. Perform system patch deployments and maintenance; application upgrades and patches. Monitor and resolve alerts. Monitor system security. Follow change management and configuration management procedures and guidelines.
    Perform system administration duties such as installations; configurations; troubleshooting; kernel tuning; user access administration; file system tuning, hardware configuration, system performance tuning, disk management, custom package creation, shell scripting, and fine grain access control.
    Linux System administration/engineering.
    Working knowledge of Linux deployments and administration
    Administering, structuring, architecture, and supporting web-based systems that are highly available and capable of handling large throughput and concurrency.
    Shell scripting
    Understanding of Linux performance tuning and related utilities.
    Intermediate to Advanced SQL Queries and Scripting Knowledge.
    Understanding of network concepts (i.e. TCP/IP protocols, routing, subnets, services, DNS, etc.)
    Demonstrated experience working with technical and non-technical staff.
    Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
    Ability to communicate in plain English with executive level management.
    Experience and familiarity with ITIL process and practice is preferred
    Ability to multitask and work well in a team environment
    Strong analytical and problem ownership skills.
    Ability to communicate with customers - internal and external, to negotiate an acceptance criterion for problem resolution.
    Direct experience with delivering SaaS solutions and managing virtualized infrastructure
    Self-starter who is innovative and motivated to succeed
    4+ years industry experience
    BS in Computer Science or related work experience

Qualifications
Information about the environment:
    System/Application Platforms: Oracle Linux, VMware vSphere 5.5, Tomcat, Apache, Ruby, Java, LDAP, DNS
    Database: Oracle10g, 11g, ASM, Oracle RAC and RAC 1-Node, Data Guard, GoldenGate, GRID Control, RMAN, Partitioning


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