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Leidos

Senior Linux Administrator (TS/SCI)

Hampton, VA

$92K - $166K/yr

Leidos is looking for a TS/SCI cleared Senior Linux Engineer to design and implement Infrastructure ... Administer andmaintainSatellite/Capsule management systems. * Routinely apply security and ...

Leidos

Senior Linux Administrator (TS/SCI)

Hampton, VA · On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

Leidos is looking for a TS/SCI cleared Senior Linux Engineer to design and implement Infrastructure ... Administer and maintain Satellite/Capsule management systems. * Routinely apply security and ...

Boeing

Senior Linux System Administrator

Berkeley, MO · On-site

Senior Linux System Administrator Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is currently seeing a SeniorLinux Administrator to join the team in Berkeley, MO . As a Linux Administrator, your ...

Boeing

Senior Linux System Administrator

Berkeley, MO · On-site

Senior Linux System Administrator Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is currently seeing a SeniorLinux Administrator to join the team in Berkeley, MO . As a Linux Administrator, your ...

Leidos

Senior Linux Administrator (TS/SCI)

Hampton, VA · On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

Leidos is looking for a TS/SCI cleared Senior Linux Engineer to design and implement Infrastructure as Code for various deployments and to manage servers, and related services. The Engineer will be ...

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How much do senior linux administrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior linux administrator in the United States is $53.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.08 and $57.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges a Senior Linux Administrator faces when managing large-scale server environments?

Senior Linux Administrators often encounter challenges such as ensuring system reliability across numerous servers, automating routine maintenance tasks, and maintaining security compliance. Balancing the need for rapid updates with minimizing downtime requires careful planning and coordination with other IT teams. Additionally, troubleshooting complex issues in heterogeneous environments can demand deep expertise and effective communication with developers, network engineers, and support staff.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Linux Administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Linux Administrator, you need advanced expertise in Linux operating systems, scripting languages (like Bash or Python), and strong troubleshooting abilities, typically backed by several years of experience and a relevant degree or certifications such as RHCE. Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet), virtualization platforms, cloud environments, and monitoring systems is essential. Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills help you efficiently resolve incidents and coordinate with other IT professionals. These skills ensure system reliability, security, and optimal performance in complex, mission-critical IT environments.

What does a Senior Linux Administrator do?

A Senior Linux Administrator is responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and securing Linux servers and systems in an organization. They monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability of critical infrastructure. Their duties often include automating routine tasks, managing user permissions, applying security updates, and supporting development teams. Senior administrators typically also mentor junior staff and contribute to planning and implementing IT strategies.

What is the difference between Senior Linux Administrator vs Linux Engineer?

AspectSenior Linux AdministratorLinux Engineer
CertificationsLinux+, RHCE, LPIC-2Linux+, RHCE, LPIC-2
Work EnvironmentData centers, enterprise servers, IT teamsDevelopment environments, cloud platforms, automation projects
Primary FocusSystem maintenance, troubleshooting, security, performance tuningDesigning, developing, and implementing Linux-based solutions

While both roles require similar certifications and often work within enterprise environments, Senior Linux Administrators focus on maintaining and securing existing systems, whereas Linux Engineers are more involved in designing and building new Linux solutions. The roles complement each other but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Senior Linux Administrator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,947 per year, or $53.3 per hour.
Sr. Linux Administrator (VMware)(Python)(RHEL) :: Winston- Salem, North Carolina

Sr. Linux Administrator (VMware)(Python)(RHEL) :: Winston- Salem, North Carolina

CEDENT

Charlotte, NC • Hybrid

Contractor

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Linux Administrator
Start Date: Within a few weeks of accepting offer (ASAP)
Job Duration: 6-month contract to extend or convert
Remote Info (& Covid Policy for on-site): Consultant should be on-site 4 days per week and remote 1 day per week (preference is Winston-Salem, NC but they are open to Radnor, PA).
Project Details:

  • Must be able to work in a team setting and help manage ~150 RHEL 7 OS installations that are installed on a mix of physical hardware, VMware VM’s, and Amazon EC2.  
  • Work with RedHat Satellite to maintain OS patching and security updates.
  • They will also develop automation tasks using technologies such as Ansible w/Tower, Python, Terraform and Bash scripting.
  • They will also perform CIS hardening and regular review of NESSUS security appliance compliance scan reports.
  • We perform user management through a HelpSystems BoKS application.
  • Candidate performs SFTP administration for incoming, outgoing, pickup of EDI files.
  • Candidate will also be expected to participate in an on-call rotation.
  • During this time the on-call person will monitor a team inbox for any requests / issues as well as respond to any Solarwinds/Everbridge alerts.

Must Have Skills:
1. 5 years of Linux Admin experience (Red Hat is strongly desired)
2. Scripting knowledge
              - Shell (Bash, ksh)
              - Python
              - Ansible
              - Splunk query language
3. VMware experience
Nice to Have Skills:

  • SAN experience preferred.
  • Firewall experience required.
    • IPtables/NFtables
  • BIND DNS Management experience preferred.
  • Basic networking understanding
    • Routing
    • Vlan
    • NIC bonding
  • UCS Hardware knowledge preferred.
    • UCS Blade hardware
    • UCS Manager
  • SNMP OS monitoring knowledge preferred.
  • Ability to provide technical documentation.
    Day to day responsibilities:
  • Managing the infrastructure in the data center
  • Scripting
  • Troubleshooting problems, administering discs, creating virtual machines on VMware
  • Closing tickets
  • Working on operating systems/storage tasks
 
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CEDENT strives to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where they can all develop professionally and build a rewarding career. As a result, we create an inclusive environment that is rich in diversity, acknowledges each individual's uniqueness and promotes respect, personal achievement and stewardship. Our clients are global and so is CEDENT. We build and maintain a global workforce that includes people from different backgrounds, with a vast range of skills and experience all united by a common culture and commitment to help our clients achieve high performance. Cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment makes business sense. Our peoples varied skills are the talent engine that powers CEDENT, enabling it in turn to deliver the innovative solutions that help our clients outperform competitors.

Industry

It services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Plano, TX, US

Year founded

2008

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