Evanston, IL · On-site
... System 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 ...
Evanston, IL · On-site
... System 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 ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$100K - $110K/yr
Linux System Administrator - Full Time, Hybrid - Downtown Chicago - Pension Eligible Your Linux Admin skills are great, but your personality is really what shines. We've been asked by a well ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$100K - $110K/yr
Linux System Administrator - Full Time, Hybrid - Downtown Chicago - Pension Eligible Your Linux Admin skills are great, but your personality is really what shines. We've been asked by a well ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Senior Linux Systems Engineer This Senior Linux Systems Engineer position is fully onsite. Responsibilities: - Work collaboratively with technology and business teams on all aspects of a global ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Senior Linux Systems Engineer This Senior Linux Systems Engineer position is fully onsite. Responsibilities: - Work collaboratively with technology and business teams on all aspects of a global ...
Senior Linux Systems Engineer, Low Latency, Onsite in Chicago, IL We are looking to hire a highly talented Senior Linux Systems Engineer to join the technology team. This Senior Linux Systems ...
Senior Linux Systems Engineer, Low Latency, Onsite in Chicago, IL We are looking to hire a highly talented Senior Linux Systems Engineer to join the technology team. This Senior Linux Systems ...
Senior Linux Systems Engineer, Low Latency, Chicago, IL This Senior Linux Systems Engineer position is 100% Onsite and NOT open for Remote. Company Will Sponsor Visas! Company Will Relocate ...
Senior Linux Systems Engineer, Low Latency, Chicago, IL This Senior Linux Systems Engineer position is 100% Onsite and NOT open for Remote. Company Will Sponsor Visas! Company Will Relocate ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$60 - $70/hr
We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to provide services to our IT team. In this contract role, you will be responsible for the deployment, maintenance, security, and ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$60 - $70/hr
We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to provide services to our IT team. In this contract role, you will be responsible for the deployment, maintenance, security, and ...
A leading institution in Chicago is hiring a Systems Administrator to support advanced computing systems within a fast-growing data science environment. This role focuses on Linux infrastructure ...
A leading institution in Chicago is hiring a Systems Administrator to support advanced computing systems within a fast-growing data science environment. This role focuses on Linux infrastructure ...
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 ...
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 ...
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$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 ...
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$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 ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$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 ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$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 ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Senior systems administration (RHEL 7, 8 and 9) * Automation skills (ex. Ansible, BladeLogic ... Linux firewall configuration * SELinux / Fapolicyd * Red Hat clustering * Identity management ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Senior systems administration (RHEL 7, 8 and 9) * Automation skills (ex. Ansible, BladeLogic ... Linux firewall configuration * SELinux / Fapolicyd * Red Hat clustering * Identity management ...
Proficient in scripting to create, modify, and execute automated system functions. Experience with ... Solid understanding of Linux OS protocols and services: NFS, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP(s), etc.
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Proficient in scripting to create, modify, and execute automated system functions. Experience with ... Solid understanding of Linux OS protocols and services: NFS, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP(s), etc.
Schaumburg, IL · Hybrid
$115K - $130K/yr
This position will also administer Central's Red Hat Linux environment by managing server ... This position will also assist the System Operations team with certificate management and ...
Schaumburg, IL · Hybrid
$115K - $130K/yr
This position will also administer Central's Red Hat Linux environment by managing server ... This position will also assist the System Operations team with certificate management and ...
Schaumburg, IL · Hybrid
$115K - $130K/yr
This position will also administer Central's Red Hat Linux environment by managing server ... This position will also assist the System Operations team with certificate management and ...
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Schaumburg, IL · Hybrid
$115K - $130K/yr
This position will also administer Central's Red Hat Linux environment by managing server ... This position will also assist the System Operations team with certificate management and ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$82K - $110K/yr
Proficient in scripting to create, modify, and execute automated system functions. Experience with ... Solid understanding of Linux OS protocols and services: NFS, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP(s), etc.
Chicago, IL · On-site
$82K - $110K/yr
Proficient in scripting to create, modify, and execute automated system functions. Experience with ... Solid understanding of Linux OS protocols and services: NFS, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP(s), etc.
Schaumburg, IL · Hybrid
$115K - $130K/yr
This position will also administer Central's Red Hat Linux environment by managing server ... This position will also assist the System Operations team with certificate management and ...
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Schaumburg, IL · Hybrid
$115K - $130K/yr
This position will also administer Central's Red Hat Linux environment by managing server ... This position will also assist the System Operations team with certificate management and ...
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 ...
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 ...
Mundelein, IL · On-site
Roles & Rsponsibilities Seeking an mid-level Linux Admin to support cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-prem systems. Responsibilities include server setup, maintenance, automation (Ansible/Terraform ...
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Mundelein, IL · On-site
Roles & Rsponsibilities Seeking an mid-level Linux Admin to support cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-prem systems. Responsibilities include server setup, maintenance, automation (Ansible/Terraform ...
Mundelein, IL · On-site
Roles & Rsponsibilities Seeking an mid-level Linux Admin to support cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-prem systems. Responsibilities include server setup, maintenance, automation (Ansible/Terraform ...
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Mundelein, IL · On-site
Roles & Rsponsibilities Seeking an mid-level Linux Admin to support cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-prem systems. Responsibilities include server setup, maintenance, automation (Ansible/Terraform ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
... Senior Linux Administrator for a contract-to-hire role in Chicago. The successful candidate will provide Linux and some Windows OS support, install and configure systems, apply patches, and manage ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
... Senior Linux Administrator for a contract-to-hire role in Chicago. The successful candidate will provide Linux and some Windows OS support, install and configure systems, apply patches, and manage ...
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A Senior Linux System Administrator is responsible for managing, configuring, and maintaining Linux-based systems and servers. They handle system performance tuning, security hardening, troubleshooting, and automation through scripting and configuration management tools. Additionally, they oversee backups, software updates, and infrastructure reliability. This role often involves mentoring junior administrators and collaborating with development and IT teams to support business operations.
Senior Linux System Administrators are responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing Linux-based servers and infrastructure. Their daily tasks often include monitoring system performance, managing user permissions, applying security patches, automating processes through scripting, and troubleshooting technical issues. They regularly collaborate with developer, security, and operations teams to support new deployments and ensure system reliability. Additionally, they may mentor junior administrators and contribute to designing infrastructure improvements, making this a dynamic and influential role within IT operations.
To thrive as a Senior Linux System Administrator, you need deep expertise in Linux/UNIX system administration, scripting, networking, and troubleshooting, typically backed by several years of industry experience and a relevant degree or certifications like RHCE or CompTIA Linux+. Proficiency with tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Docker, and monitoring platforms, as well as experience with cloud environments, is highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and the capacity to mentor junior team members are crucial soft skills. These abilities are essential for ensuring reliable system uptime, seamless team collaboration, and effective response to complex IT challenges.
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