Owings Mills, MD · On-site
$55 - $60/hr
Senior Linux Administrator, location is Owings Mills, MD. The start date is ASAP for this 12-month contract position. Job Title: Senior Linux Administrator Location-Type: Hybrid (Owings Mills, MD - 2 ...
Owings Mills, MD · On-site
$55 - $60/hr
Senior Linux Administrator, location is Owings Mills, MD. The start date is ASAP for this 12-month contract position. Job Title: Senior Linux Administrator Location-Type: Hybrid (Owings Mills, MD - 2 ...
Owings Mills, MD · On-site
$59 - $62/hr
As a Senior Linux Administrator, you will be part of the Infrastructure Support team supporting critical enterprise environments across on-prem and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will ...
Owings Mills, MD · On-site
$59 - $62/hr
As a Senior Linux Administrator, you will be part of the Infrastructure Support team supporting critical enterprise environments across on-prem and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will ...
NAVA Software solutions is looking for a Sr. Linux Systems Administrator Details: Sr. Linux Systems Administrator Location: Houston TX - 4 days/week onsite Duration: 6 -12 months CTH Seeking a Senior ...
NAVA Software solutions is looking for a Sr. Linux Systems Administrator Details: Sr. Linux Systems Administrator Location: Houston TX - 4 days/week onsite Duration: 6 -12 months CTH Seeking a Senior ...
Lansing, MI · On-site
Senior Linux Administrator Location: Lansing, MI Duration: 12 months Client: Ardent Technologies Inc. / Department of Treasury Field Offices Requirement: 5 years Matter level expertise in Linux ...
Lansing, MI · On-site
Senior Linux Administrator Location: Lansing, MI Duration: 12 months Client: Ardent Technologies Inc. / Department of Treasury Field Offices Requirement: 5 years Matter level expertise in Linux ...
Pensacola, FL · On-site
$90K - $115K/hr
ValidaTek is seeking a reliable and highly skilled Senior Linux Administrator to support the Cybersecurity Systems Support (CSS) contract with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). This ...
Pensacola, FL · On-site
$90K - $115K/hr
ValidaTek is seeking a reliable and highly skilled Senior Linux Administrator to support the Cybersecurity Systems Support (CSS) contract with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). This ...
Pensacola, FL · On-site
ValidaTek is seeking a reliable and highly skilled Senior Linux Administrator to support the Cybersecurity Systems Support (CSS) contract with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). This ...
Pensacola, FL · On-site
ValidaTek is seeking a reliable and highly skilled Senior Linux Administrator to support the Cybersecurity Systems Support (CSS) contract with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). This ...
Garrison, MD · On-site
$50 - $55/hr
Overview We are seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to manage and optimize enterprise operating system environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. This role is responsible for the design ...
Garrison, MD · On-site
$50 - $55/hr
Overview We are seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to manage and optimize enterprise operating system environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. This role is responsible for the design ...
Owings Mills, MD · On-site
$50 - $55/hr
Overview We are seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to manage and optimize enterprise operating system environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. This role is responsible for the design ...
Owings Mills, MD · On-site
$50 - $55/hr
Overview We are seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to manage and optimize enterprise operating system environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. This role is responsible for the design ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$100K - $120K/yr
Senior Linux Administrator Location: Arlington, VA (On-Site) Citizenship: US only Clearance: Active TS/SCI (DHS EOD Suitability required) Company: Argo Cyber Systems, LLC - Service-Disabled Veteran ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$100K - $120K/yr
Senior Linux Administrator Location: Arlington, VA (On-Site) Citizenship: US only Clearance: Active TS/SCI (DHS EOD Suitability required) Company: Argo Cyber Systems, LLC - Service-Disabled Veteran ...
Senior Linux Administrator Location: Arlington, VA (On-Site) Citizenship: US only Clearance: Active TS/SCI (DHS EOD Suitability required) Company: Argo Cyber Systems, LLC - Service-Disabled Veteran ...
Senior Linux Administrator Location: Arlington, VA (On-Site) Citizenship: US only Clearance: Active TS/SCI (DHS EOD Suitability required) Company: Argo Cyber Systems, LLC - Service-Disabled Veteran ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$100K - $120K/yr
Senior Linux Administrator Location: Arlington, VA (On-Site) Citizenship: US only Clearance: Active TS/SCI (DHS EOD Suitability required) Company: Argo Cyber Systems, LLC - Service-Disabled Veteran ...
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Arlington, VA · On-site
$100K - $120K/yr
Senior Linux Administrator Location: Arlington, VA (On-Site) Citizenship: US only Clearance: Active TS/SCI (DHS EOD Suitability required) Company: Argo Cyber Systems, LLC - Service-Disabled Veteran ...
Suitland, MD · On-site
Ignite IT is seeking a very experienced, senior-level Red Hat Linux Admin/Engineer to join and provide dedicated support to the Unix Management Branch of the Computer Services Division on our ...
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Suitland, MD · On-site
Ignite IT is seeking a very experienced, senior-level Red Hat Linux Admin/Engineer to join and provide dedicated support to the Unix Management Branch of the Computer Services Division on our ...
... senior systems engineers (Linux, Windows, Infrastructure) to operationalize designs and ensure seamless handoff between system architecture and system administration * Mentor junior administrators ...
... senior systems engineers (Linux, Windows, Infrastructure) to operationalize designs and ensure seamless handoff between system architecture and system administration * Mentor junior administrators ...
Ignite IT is seeking a very experienced, senior-level Red Hat Linux Admin/Engineer to join and provide dedicated support to the Unix Management Branch of the Computer Services Division on our ...
Ignite IT is seeking a very experienced, senior-level Red Hat Linux Admin/Engineer to join and provide dedicated support to the Unix Management Branch of the Computer Services Division on our ...
I have an opportunity for "Linux Admin" _ in St Louis, MO (Remote till COVID)" and I am looking for a candidate who can join Immediately if you are interested, reply to me with your updated resume or ...
I have an opportunity for "Linux Admin" _ in St Louis, MO (Remote till COVID)" and I am looking for a candidate who can join Immediately if you are interested, reply to me with your updated resume or ...
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Linux Administrator to provide UNIX support for our client's global infrastructure. Working alongside fellow team members and others ...
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Linux Administrator to provide UNIX support for our client's global infrastructure. Working alongside fellow team members and others ...
Summit, NJ · On-site
... of Linux systems as part of global IT projects Build the servers in standalone and Cluster ... Administer the SAN attached Blade and Rack-mounted server infrastructure. Administer IBM rack ...
Summit, NJ · On-site
... of Linux systems as part of global IT projects Build the servers in standalone and Cluster ... Administer the SAN attached Blade and Rack-mounted server infrastructure. Administer IBM rack ...
$103K - $155K/yr
... senior systems engineers (Linux, Windows, Infrastructure) to operationalize designs and ensure seamless handoff between system architecture and system administration * Mentor junior administrators ...
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$103K - $155K/yr
... senior systems engineers (Linux, Windows, Infrastructure) to operationalize designs and ensure seamless handoff between system architecture and system administration * Mentor junior administrators ...
Austin, TX · On-site
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Linux Administrator to provide UNIX support for our client's global infrastructure. Working alongside fellow team members and others ...
Austin, TX · On-site
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Linux Administrator to provide UNIX support for our client's global infrastructure. Working alongside fellow team members and others ...
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$103K - $155K/yr
... senior systems engineers (Linux, Windows, Infrastructure) to operationalize designs and ensure seamless handoff between system architecture and system administration * Mentor junior administrators ...
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$103K - $155K/yr
... senior systems engineers (Linux, Windows, Infrastructure) to operationalize designs and ensure seamless handoff between system architecture and system administration * Mentor junior administrators ...
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| Aspect | Sr Linux Administrator | Linux Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Linux+, RHCE, LPIC-2 | Linux+, RHCE, LPIC-2 |
| Work Environment | Data centers, enterprise servers, IT teams | Development environments, cloud platforms, automation projects |
| Primary Focus | System maintenance, troubleshooting, security | Design, development, automation, scripting |
| Industry Usage | IT operations, enterprise infrastructure | DevOps, cloud computing, software development |
Both roles require similar certifications and often work in enterprise environments. However, Sr Linux Administrators focus more on maintaining and securing existing systems, while Linux Engineers are involved in designing and building new Linux-based solutions, often with a stronger emphasis on automation and development.
$55 - $60/hr
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Apply now: Senior Linux Administrator, location is Owings Mills, MD. The start date is ASAP for this 12-month contract position.
Job Title: Senior Linux AdministratorLocation-Type: Hybrid (Owings Mills, MD – 2 Days Onsite Per Week)Start Date Is: ASAPDuration: 12-Month Contract (Potential Extension up to 2 Years)Compensation Range: $55/hr - $60/hr W2Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401KMust be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Job Description:Our client is seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to manage and optimize enterprise Red Hat Linux environments supporting mission-critical infrastructure across multiple data centers. This individual will be responsible for Linux administration, VMware support, automation, monitoring, disaster recovery, and lifecycle management while partnering closely with storage, virtualization, backup, and cloud infrastructure teams. The ideal candidate has deep experience supporting enterprise RHEL environments and thrives in highly available production environments.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:• Administer and support enterprise Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8/9) environments.• Manage Linux systems running within VMware vSphere virtualized infrastructure.• Perform server provisioning, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management using Red Hat Satellite.• Monitor Linux infrastructure health, availability, performance, and capacity using Prometheus and Grafana.• Automate system administration tasks using Ansible and Shell scripting.• Troubleshoot Linux operating system, networking, and VMware-related issues.• Support disaster recovery operations, replication testing, and production recovery activities.• Work directly with Red Hat support to resolve complex infrastructure issues.• Execute operating system upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.• Fulfill server administration and user access requests.• Maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and system inventories.• Partner closely with storage, virtualization, backup, cloud, and infrastructure engineering teams.• Participate in a rotating 24/7 production on-call schedule supporting critical enterprise systems.
Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:• 7 years of enterprise Linux administration experience.• Strong hands-on experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8/9).• Experience supporting VMware/vSphere virtualized Linux environments.• Strong Ansible automation experience.• Strong Shell scripting experience.• Experience using Prometheus and Grafana for enterprise monitoring.• Experience with Red Hat Satellite for patching and lifecycle management.• Experience supporting enterprise disaster recovery operations and DR testing.• Experience supporting large enterprise production Linux environments.• Experience working within ITIL and ServiceNow environments.• Strong troubleshooting skills across Linux operating systems, virtualization, networking, and infrastructure.• Comfortable participating in a rotating production on-call schedule.
Preferred Qualifications:• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA).• VMware Certified Professional (VCP).• Puppet configuration management experience.• AWS or cloud infrastructure experience.• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or highly regulated data center environments.• Experience leading Linux migration or modernization initiatives.• Experience with Linux security hardening and SELinux.
Preferred Certifications:• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)• Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)• ITIL Foundation Certification
