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Vultr

Senior Linux System Administrator

$80K - $100K/yr

... 500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year * Internet ... Mentor and train Junior System Administrators and System Administrators to develop technical ...

Vultr

Linux Systems Administrator

$60K - $75K/yr

... 500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year * Internet ... Design, configure, and implement Linux system upgrades, enhancements, and infrastructure changes to ...

Sentinel

Linux Systems Administrator

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$82K - $110K/yr

This administrator is responsible to install, administer, and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux ... This role is responsible for system availability, performance tuning, automation, patching ...

8 Consulting LLC

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Mid Level Linux Administrator

Tampa, FL · Remote

$65 - $75/hr

This Junior to Mid-Level Linux/Database Administrator role supports IT systems administration ... Experience with risk-based testing methodologies Additional Information This is a remote position ...

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8 Consulting LLC

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Mid Level Linux Administrator

Tampa, FL · Remote

$65 - $75/hr

This Junior to Mid-Level Linux/Database Administrator role supports IT systems administration ... Experience with risk-based testing methodologies Additional Information This is a remote position ...

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Kyndryl

Mainframe z/VM & Linux

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

Administer z/VM components such as: * DirMaint * VMSES/E * RACF for z/VM security * Apply system ... Install, configure, and maintain Linux distributions on IBM Z: * RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu * Support ...

Sparktek

ServiceNow System Admin

ServiceNow System Admin Location: 100% Remote Duration: 12+ Months Experience required: 7-10 years ... Proficiency in Linux system administration (RHEL/CentOS), JVM tuning, and shell scripting.

System One

Linux Systems Engineer

Palm Shores, FL · Remote

Hybrid - onsite and remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Not specified Overview System One is ... Administer, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux servers, ensuring high availability, security, and ...

System One

Linux Systems Engineer

Hollywood, FL · Remote

Hybrid - onsite and remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Not specified Overview System One is ... Administer, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux servers, ensuring high availability, security, and ...

System One

Linux Systems Engineer

Palm Shores, FL · Remote

Hybrid - onsite and remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Not specified Overview System One is ... Administer, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux servers, ensuring high availability, security, and ...

System One

Linux Systems Engineer

Palm Shores, FL · Remote

Hybrid - onsite and remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Not specified Overview System One is ... Administer, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux servers, ensuring high availability, security, and ...

System One

Linux Systems Engineer

Palm Shores, FL · Remote

Hybrid - onsite and remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Not specified Overview System One is ... Administer, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux servers, ensuring high availability, security, and ...

System One

Linux Systems Engineer

Hollywood, FL · Remote

Hybrid - onsite and remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Not specified Overview System One is ... Administer, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux servers, ensuring high availability, security, and ...

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A Remote Linux System Administrator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Linux servers and systems from a remote location. This role involves tasks such as system monitoring, security updates, configuration management, automation, and technical support. Administrators often use tools like SSH, Ansible, and monitoring software to ensure system stability and performance. They collaborate with teams to optimize infrastructure, enhance security, and support business operations. Strong knowledge of Linux distributions, networking, and scripting is essential for success in this role.

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A typical day for a Remote Linux System Administrator involves monitoring system performance, responding to alerts and incidents, applying updates or patches, and managing user permissions. You'll likely spend time troubleshooting issues, deploying new applications or services, and automating routine tasks to improve system efficiency. Collaboration with developers, security teams, or other IT professionals often happens via chat tools or virtual meetings. This role provides an opportunity to work independently while also building strong technical and communication skills in a distributed team environment.

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To thrive as a Remote Linux System Administrator, you need strong knowledge of Linux operating systems, scripting languages (such as Bash or Python), and experience with system monitoring, troubleshooting, and security management. Familiarity with tools like Ansible, Docker, and monitoring platforms, alongside relevant certifications like CompTIA Linux+ or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), is highly valued. Excellent problem-solving, self-motivation, clear communication, and collaboration skills are essential for success in a remote setting. These abilities ensure secure, reliable, and efficient systems management while supporting seamless teamwork across distributed environments.

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Sr. Linux System Administrator

Merrifield, VA • Remote

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Company Description

Maganti IT Resources LLC

Job Description

 Title: Sr. Linux System Administrator

 Location: Merrifield, VA

 DURATION: 7 MONTHS

 Description 

   The client seeks a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to manage a shipping laboratory environment

   Required Skills:  

5+ years of Linux system management experience (OS, Networking, monitoring, etc

Hardware maintenance (problem identification, remote card reader, component swap outs, and I Installations

Familiarity with scanning technology

Ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences, both business and technical Will

Interact withheld when problems are reported.  

Needs to be able to describe problems for team resolution. Will write test procedures for new functionality and verifying bug fixes


Preferred Skills:  

Experience with shell programming (bash and korn shell) and/or C/C++/Java

Demonstrated ability to lead others and manage multiple assignments simultaneously

Ability to work independently with minimal direction

Should some one need more information I can be reached at [email protected]


Qualifications

Required Skills:  

5+ years of Linux system management experience (OS, Networking, monitoring, etc

Hardware maintenance (problem identification, remote card reader, component swap outs, and I Installations

Familiarity with scanning technology

Ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences, both business and technical Will

Interact withheld when problems are reported.  

Needs to be able to describe problems for team resolution. Will write test procedures for new functionality and verifying bug fixes


Additional Information


Preferred Skills:  

Experience with shell programming (bash and korn shell) and/or C/C++/Java

Demonstrated ability to lead others and manage multiple assignments simultaneously

Ability to work independently with minimal direction

Should some one need more information I can be reached at [email protected]


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