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Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

$77K - $176K/yr

We're looking for a system administrator deep expertise in Linux systems, container orchestration ... Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required ...

Maximus

Journeyman System Administrator

VA · On-site +1

... City Remote Country United States Working time Full-time Description & Requirements Maximus is a ... Linux/UNIX patching activities across physical and virtual server environments, including ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

HPC Linux Specialist

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$61K - $141K/yr

Remote Work: Hybrid Job Number: R0244795 Location: Atlanta,GA,US Share job via: Share HPC Linux Specialist The Opportunity: Your combination of people skills and on-prem system management expertise ...

Maximus

Journeyman System Administrator

VA · On-site +1

... City Remote Country United States Working time Full-time Description & Requirements Maximus is a ... Linux/UNIX patching activities across physical and virtual server environments, including ...

Maximus

Lead System Administrator

VA · On-site +1

... Remote Country United States Working time Full-time Description & Requirements The Lead System ... S. national status required. - Enterprise Patch & Upgrade Management across Windows, Linux, network ...

Terrestris LLC

System Administrator

Washington, DC · On-site +1

This position is remote/hybrid; candidates must be willing to work on-site at the Central UNICOR ... As the System Administrator you will be a key person for the IT Technology Services contract. This ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote linux system administrator in the United States is $51.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.11 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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.

What is a remote Linux system administrator?

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.

What does a remote Linux system administrator do?

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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HPC (CAE) System Administrator

PROLIM Global Corporation

Remote

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Description
We are seeking a highly skilled CAE HPC Systems Administrator to manage, optimize, and support enterprise-level High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments dedicated to Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) workloads.
This role is responsible for ensuring system stability, scalability, and performance of HPC clusters while supporting CAE applications, job scheduling systems, and underlying Linux infrastructure. The ideal candidate combines strong Linux systems expertise, HPC workload management experience, and a solid understanding of CAE engineering environments.
Key Responsibilities:
  1. HPC Job Queuing & Workload Management
    • Administer, configure, and optimize HPC job scheduling environments, including IBM Spectrum LSF, Open PBS, or equivalent schedulers.
    • Design and tune job queues, resource allocation policies, and scheduling strategies to support diverse CAE workloads.
    • Monitor system performance and utilization trends and implement improvements to maximize efficiency and throughput.
  2. CAE Application and Licensing Support
    • Install, upgrade, test, and support CAE applications and simulation tools in production environments.
    • Provide integration support between CAE applications and HPC scheduling systems.
    • Manage CAE software licensing systems (e.g., FlexLM, RLM) and ensure availability.
    • Troubleshoot application-related issues and ensure minimal disruption to engineering activities.
  3. Linux Systems Administration & Automation
    • Administer and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments across HPC clusters.
    • Perform OS provisioning, deployment, and patch management using automated tools (e.g., PXE, or configuration management solutions).
    • Develop and maintain scripts (Bash, Korn shell, C Shell, Perl, Awk, or equivalent) to automate system monitoring, health checks, and routine administrative tasks.

o Maintain system logs, monitoring processes, and standard operating procedures.
  1. Hardware & Infrastructure Management
    • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to servers, storage systems, and high-performance networking (e.g., InfiniBand, high-speed Ethernet).
    • Support hardware lifecycle activities including installation, maintenance, and upgrades.
    • Conduct capacity planning based on system utilization trends and future demand.
  2. Operations, Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
    • Perform system health checks, monitoring, and incident tracking for HPC and CAE environments.
    • Document system configurations, procedures, incidents, and best practices.
    • Track outages, analyze root causes, and implement preventive measures.
    • Follow change management processes for system updates and deployments.
    • Provide accurate reporting (e.g., utilization, incidents, system performance) and support project initiatives.

Requirements
• 3+ years of Linux system administration experience (preferably RHEL environments).
• Hands-on experience managing HPC clusters and job schedulers (LSF, Slurm, PBS, or similar).
• Proven experience in CAE application support and integration.
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Shell, Perl, or equivalent).
• Experience with OS deployment, patching, and system automation.
• Solid understanding of enterprise server hardware, storage, and networking fundamentals.
• Experience with CAE tools such as Ansys, LS-DYNA, Nastran, or similar.
• Familiarity with high-performance networking technologies is plus (e.g., InfiniBand).
• Experience developing internal tools or dashboards are plus (e.g., PHP or web-based tooling).
Position Type / Expected Hours
• Hybrid Full-time: Standard business hours with flexibility required to support maintenance windows and critical production issues.
• Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required based on business needs.

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