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Sierra ITS

Linux Systems Administrator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

Linux System Administrator - Full Time, Hybrid - Downtown Chicago - Pension Eligible Your Linux ... Red Hat and Ansible * Scripting/automation mindset * Strong troubleshooting skills * Interest in ...

AllSTEM Connections

System Administrator

Richmond, VA · On-site

$145K/yr

We are seeking a skilled Red Hat Systems Administrator to support and maintain enterprise Linux environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for administering, troubleshooting, and ...

Robert Half

Systems Administrator II

Washington, DC · On-site

$44 - $49/hr

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or other Red Hat ... certifications. * Experience automating STIG compliance and configuration management activities.

Apex Informatics

Linux System Admin

Evanston, IL · On-site

... Administrator. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing Linux-based systems. This role ...

Peraton

Linux Systems Administrator (RHEL)

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Responsibilities Peraton is hiring a Senior RHEL System Administrator to manage and administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems and infrastructure within a dedicated production network. This ...

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How much do red hat system administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for red hat system administrator in the United States is $88,927.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $104,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Red Hat System Administrator?

A Red Hat System Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining systems running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Their tasks include installing, configuring, securing, and troubleshooting Linux servers to ensure system stability and performance. They also handle user management, software updates, network configurations, and automation using tools like Ansible. This role is critical in IT environments where Linux-based systems support business operations. Many employers seek administrators with Red Hat certifications, such as RHCSA or RHCE, to validate their skills.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Red Hat System Administrator?

As a Red Hat System Administrator, your typical day involves managing Linux servers, monitoring system performance, applying updates and patches, and resolving issues as they arise. You may also automate routine tasks with scripting, perform regular system backups, and ensure systems meet company security standards. Collaboration with software developers, network engineers, and IT support teams is common to ensure seamless deployment and operation of key applications. This role requires proactive attention to system health and user inquiries, making it integral to the IT operations of most organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Red Hat System Administrator?

To thrive as a Red Hat System Administrator, you need a solid understanding of Linux server administration, shell scripting, troubleshooting, and networking principles, often supported by formal IT education or equivalent experience. Familiarity with tools like Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ansible, and certification such as Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) is highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you excel in cross-functional IT environments. These competencies are essential for maintaining system reliability, ensuring security, and supporting business-critical infrastructure.

How much is a Red Hat System Administrator?

The salary of a Red Hat System Administrator varies based on experience, location, and certifications, but typically ranges from $70,000 to $110,000 annually in the United States. Professionals with certifications like RHCSA or RHCE and strong Linux skills tend to earn higher salaries.
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Infographic showing various Red Hat System Administrator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,927 per year, or $42.8 per hour.

Sr. Red Hat Linux Systems Administrator

Rezult Group, Inc

Birmingham, AL • On-site

Other

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Rezult Group continues to make great strides toward enhancing the technology services community nationwide. We are consistently looking for qualified professionals to join us in achieving success. Currently we are searching for a Linux Systems Administrator to fulfill an immediate full-time vacancy.

This position is a Full-Time, Direct Hire position that sits hybrid in the Birmingham, AL area.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

  • Administer and maintain a large-scale enterprise server environment consisting of approximately 1,700 servers, including roughly 500–600 Linux servers.
  • Deploy and configure new Linux servers using Ansible playbooks and CI/CD automation, ensuring servers are properly networked, domain-joined, monitored and ready for the requesting team.
  • Monitor server health and troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues involving disk space, CPU, memory, boot processes, NFS mounts, logs, alerts and overall server availability.
  • Plan, test and execute Linux patches, security updates and upgrades, utilizing tools such as Red Hat Satellite and controlled rollout processes.
  • Work through an enterprise ServiceNow ticketing environment, resolving infrastructure issues, documenting solutions and collaborating with other IT teams as needed.
  • Support broader infrastructure initiatives involving VMware, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and networking, while maintaining enterprise standards for documentation, change control and repeatable processes.

Position Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience administering Red Hat Linux/RHEL in a production environment; candidates with 10+ years of experience in large-scale enterprise environments are strongly preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with VMware, Ansible and/or Red Hat Satellite, with strong knowledge of Linux server deployment, automation, patching and security updates.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure fundamentals including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, networking and server integration within a Microsoft domain environment.
  • Strong Linux troubleshooting and problem determination skills, including the ability to analyze logs, errors, boot issues and other complex server problems.
  • Experience working within a large enterprise environment with ServiceNow, monitoring, documentation, change management and controlled deployment processes.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with other infrastructure and IT teams.

If your background, skills, and interest match the following; please apply online to ensure your credentials are reviewed by a skilled recruiter immediately. We look forward to working with you on this opportunity. For more information on Rezult and a list of additional job openings, please visit our website at .

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