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Linux System Administrator Contract Jobs in Missouri

Lancesoft

Linux Systems Administrator

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$37.88 - $45.45/hr

... is admin-focused). * AWS experience - solid understanding of operating Linux workloads in an AWS environment. * Strong, independently motivated approach to maintaining systems, documenting ...

MBS

Solaris / Linux Systems Administrator

Columbia, MO · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

You will administer enterprise server platforms, manage system provisioning, configuration ... Administer, configure, maintain, and optimize Solaris and Linux server environments to ensure high ...

MBS

Solaris / Linux Systems Administrator

Columbia, MO · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

You will administer enterprise server platforms, manage system provisioning, configuration ... Administer, configure, maintain, and optimize Solaris and Linux server environments to ensure high ...

GDIT

Linux Systems Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Skills: Linux System Administration, Red Hat Ansible, Scripting Certifications: None Experience ... Administer, maintain, and optimize Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) , including AHV ...

GDIT

Linux Systems Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Skills: Linux System Administration, Red Hat Ansible, Scripting Certifications: None Experience ... Administer, maintain, and optimize Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) , including AHV ...

teKnoluxion

Linux Systems Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Administer, maintain, and optimize Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), including AHV ... Bash & Python) * Standardize system configuration, patching, and deployment processes through ...

Credit Control LLC

System Administrator

Earth City, MO · On-site

$60K - $85K/yr

Maintain, monitor, and optimize physical and virtual server infrastructure (Windows/Linux ... Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Technical Skills Required: * Windows Server & Linux ...

Credit Control LLC

System Administrator

Earth City, MO · Hybrid

$60K - $85K/yr

Maintain, monitor, and optimize physical and virtual server infrastructure (Windows/Linux ... Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Technical Skills Required: * Windows Server & Linux ...

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What is a Linux system administrator contract?

A Linux System Administrator Contract job is a temporary or project-based role where an IT professional manages and maintains Linux-based systems for an organization. Responsibilities typically include server setup, system monitoring, troubleshooting, security management, and performance optimization. Contract positions may last for a few months to a year or more, depending on the employer's needs. These roles are often found in industries that rely heavily on Linux servers, such as cloud computing, finance, and cybersecurity. Contractors may work on-site or remotely and are usually compensated on an hourly or project basis.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for a Linux system administrator contract?

To thrive as a Linux System Administrator Contract, you need strong expertise in Linux operating systems, shell scripting, server management, and troubleshooting, often supported by a degree in computer science or relevant experience. Familiarity with tools such as Ansible, Docker, VMware, and certifications like RHCSA or CompTIA Linux+ are highly valued. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These qualities are essential for maintaining system reliability, collaborating with teams, and meeting the fast-paced demands of contract assignments.

What does a Linux system administrator contract do?

As a Linux System Administrator Contractor, you will typically be tasked with deploying, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting Linux servers to ensure optimal performance and security. Your daily work may include applying software updates, managing user accounts, automating processes with scripts, and responding to incidents or service requests. Contractors often work closely with development, DevOps, and IT security teams, providing technical support and collaborating to implement infrastructure improvements. Project assignments can vary widely based on the client’s needs, offering opportunities to work with cloud platforms, virtualization, and integrating new technologies.

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Linux Systems Administrator (Part-time)

Savi Gurus

Saint Louis, MO • Remote

Part-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Savi Gurus is a consulting firm that connects experienced technology professionals with clients who need specialized expertise on a flexible basis. We are currently seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support one of our clients in a part-time, fully remote capacity. In this role you will help maintain and optimize a production Linux environment that powers a high-traffic, subscription-based web platform.

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Linux Systems Administrator to manage and optimize a production Linux environment hosted on dedicated cloud infrastructure. This role is responsible for maintaining system reliability, troubleshooting outages and performance issues, provisioning new servers, maintaining infrastructure automation, and ensuring strong operational and security practices across the environment.

• Employer: Savi Gurus (engaged on behalf of one of our clients)

• Type: Part-time, fractional / retainer engagement

• Hours: Approximately 15 hours per week

• Location: Fully remote (U.S. preferred, but open to other time zones with team overlap)

• Compensation: DOE (commensurate with experience)

• Team: You will be the primary system administrator, working closely with the client's technical lead.

Responsibilities

Linux Infrastructure Administration

• Administer and maintain multiple Debian-based Linux production systems

• Provision and configure new dedicated Linux servers

• Perform OS updates, patching, package management, and system hardening

• Maintain system uptime, stability, and operational health

Incident Response & On-Call Support

• Participate in on-call support for critical production outages and major performance incidents

• Respond to high-priority infrastructure issues in a timely manner

• Investigate outages, instability, and degraded application performance

• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions

• Troubleshoot CPU, memory, disk I/O, networking, and service bottlenecks

Service Administration & Performance Install, configure, maintain, and optimize Apache, PHP / PHP-FPM, MySQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, and cron jobs / scheduled services. Responsibilities include performance tuning, service troubleshooting, capacity planning, and stability improvements.

Infrastructure Automation

• Maintain and improve Ansible-based infrastructure deployments

• Automate provisioning and repeatable operational tasks

• Standardize system configuration and deployment practices

Security & Access Management

• Maintain Linux user accounts, permissions, and access policies

• Manage SSH access and authentication controls

• Investigate suspicious activity and possible security threats

• Apply security updates and maintain server hardening standards

Networking & Systems Operations

• Maintain VLAN-based networking configurations

• Troubleshoot DNS, connectivity, and network-related issues

• Maintain SSL/TLS certificates and secure communications

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience administering Debian/Ubuntu Linux systems in production

• Experience supporting Apache + PHP-FPM production environments

• MySQL administration and troubleshooting experience

• Experience with Redis and Elasticsearch

• Experience using Ansible

• Experience with Cloudflare

• Strong Linux troubleshooting and incident response skills

• Familiarity with Bash/shell scripting, cron jobs, VLANs, DNS, SSH, and Linux permissions and access control

On-Call Expectations

• Availability to respond to critical outages and severe performance degradation

• Comfortable troubleshooting live production issues

• Ability to diagnose and remediate problems independently

• Focus on both immediate mitigation and long-term prevention

Ideal Candidate

You've managed real production Linux systems and are comfortable being responsible for uptime. You have experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure problems under pressure and understand how Apache, PHP-FPM, MySQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch interact in a production web stack. You thrive in a flexible, part-time arrangement and can work independently while collaborating remotely with a small technical team.

Savi Gurus is an equal opportunity organization. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds. To apply, please submit your resume and a brief summary of relevant production Linux experience.

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