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Saxon Global

ORACLE DBA

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$48.50 - $66/hr

Experience working in Database Administration for Oracle 10g, 11g, & 12c stand-alone and RAC environments on on Windows 2008 R2 & Windows 2012 with a good working knowledge of AIX\Linux. Oracle ...

Halo Group

Senior Oracle DBA

Indianapolis, IN

Administer oracle 10g, 11g, & 12c stand-alone, RAC (including Exadata), and failsafe environments on windows 2003, 2008 r2, and windows 2012 as well as AIX, Redhat, & oracle Linux (Exadata) platforms.

CGI Inc.

Senior Oracle Technical Lead

Fairfax, VA · On-site

Lead operational processes such as patching cycles and pre/post-patch health checks across Oracle Databases, ExaCS, WebLogic, and Oracle Linux environments. . Guide provisioning, configuration, and ...

Oracle

Sr. SRE-Oracle DBA

Seattle, WA · On-site

Solid Linux/Unix administration skills (RHEL, Oracle Linux) * Shell scripting (Bash) * System performance tools (top, vmstat, iostat) * Strong SQL and PL/SQL skills * Experience with performance ...

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How much do oracle linux jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for oracle linux in the United States is $63.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.61 and $72.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Oracle Linux System Administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Oracle Linux System Administrator, you need strong expertise in Linux system administration, networking, shell scripting, and a solid understanding of Oracle Linux distributions, often backed by a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle Linux Manager, virtualization tools, and certifications such as Oracle Linux System Administrator (Oracle Certified Associate) are highly beneficial. Attention to detail, problem-solving, effective communication, and the ability to work under pressure are critical soft skills. These competencies ensure reliable system performance, rapid troubleshooting, and secure, efficient IT operations in enterprise environments.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working with Oracle Linux in enterprise environments?

Professionals managing Oracle Linux in enterprise settings often encounter challenges such as ensuring system compatibility with other enterprise applications, maintaining security compliance, and handling large-scale deployments. Managing updates and patches across multiple servers can also be complex due to strict uptime requirements. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as database administrators and application developers, is essential to align system configurations and troubleshoot performance issues. Adapting to evolving cloud integration requirements is another common challenge that offers opportunities for skill growth.

What is an Oracle Linux administrator?

An Oracle Linux administrator is a professional responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Oracle Linux operating systems, which are used to run enterprise applications and databases. Their duties often include system upgrades, security management, performance tuning, and ensuring high availability of services. They may also manage updates and patches, configure network settings, and support users with technical issues. Oracle Linux administrators often work in environments where stability, reliability, and security are critical, such as data centers and cloud infrastructure.
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Infographic showing various Oracle Linux job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,073 per year, or $63 per hour.
NIH - Linux Systems Administrator

NIH - Linux Systems Administrator

cFocus Software Incorporated

Bethesda, MD • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

cFocus Software seeks a Linux System Administrator to join our program supporting the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position is fully remote. This position requires a Public Trust or the ability to obtain a public trust clearance.
Qualifications:
  • Public Trust Clearance
  • B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 5+ years administering enterprise Linux environments.
  • Experience with enterprise infrastructure engineering, automation, virtualization, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity.
  • Experience supporting federal or highly regulated environments preferred
  • RHCSA, RHCE, CompTIA Security+, Linux+, GCUX, or CISSP (preferred)

Duties:
  • Administer, configure, maintain, and optimize enterprise Linux operating systems including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, and Oracle Linux.
  • Support Security Architecture engineering activities by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure Linux server architectures.
  • Implement Zero Trust Architecture principles including least privilege, identity-based access controls, micro-segmentation, and continuous verification.
  • Deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise authentication services (LDAP, Active Directory integration, Kerberos, SSSD, MFA).
  • Perform operating system hardening using DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST guidance.
  • Manage enterprise patching, software lifecycle management, kernel updates, and configuration management.
  • Develop automation using Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar tools to improve operational efficiency.
  • Support virtualization, cloud-hosted Linux systems, containers, and hybrid infrastructure.
  • Participate in architecture reviews, system engineering efforts, change management, disaster recovery, and system documentation.
  • Collaborate with Security Architects, Network Engineers, ISSOs, Vulnerability Analysts, and application teams to maintain secure enterprise infrastructure.

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