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TEKsystems

Kafka Admin-100% Remote

Fort Mill, SC · Remote

$65 - $80/hr

Confluent Kafka Admin with Unix** Responsibilities: Serve as a Confluent Cloud and Kafka team ... remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026. About ...

Futran Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Fully remote (USA/Canada) Correct Implementation & Deployment in ACI MTS/UPF Experience in LINUX, UNIX/AIX platform - VI, Unix commands, Shell scripting Should have hands-on experience in ACI MTS ...

CipherStaff

Linux System Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

$122K/yr

Location is remote with occasional office visit in Washington, DC. Salaried job with full benefits ... Knowledge of various Cyber Security tools and mix OS experience(Linux, Unix, Windows) highly ...

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Remote Middleware Systems Administrator III

Remote Middleware Systems Administrator III

Ampcus

Richmond, VA • Remote

$52 - $68.25/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Ampcus Inc is seeking a Systems Administrator III for a remote position based in Richmond, VA. You will manage middleware products, oversee application deployment, and provide infrastructure testing support. The role requires skills in Java, Unix, WebSphere Application Server, Python/Jython, Ansible, and AWS.

Ideal candidates should be able to develop automation scripts and be available for weekend duties if needed. Join our dynamic team and contribute to diverse consulting services. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Ampcus Inc. is a ISO 20000, ISO 27000, ISO 9001, CMMI DEV/3 SM and CMMI SVC/3 SM certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. From strategy to execution, our disciplined yet flexible approach starts and ends with our clients. By listening hard and working harder, client goals become our goals. Their success is our satisfaction. It’s why our clients sleep well at night. We believe that the success of an engagement is determined by strong project management, as well as clear communication and mutual commitment working collaboratively. Our methodology begins with listening to the customer about their needs, then working with their team to gain a clear understanding of the requirements, while providing knowledge transfer of best practices for the organization.

Industry

It services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Chantilly, VA, US

Year founded

2004

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