Linux System Administrator

Position : Linux System Administrator

Pay Range : $55 - $60 per hour on W2

Location : Downey, CA (Onsite - local candidates only)

Contract Duration : 12 months

Job Description :

We are seeking a Linux System Administrator to support enterprise Linux environments across private and public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP), ensuring secure, stable, and high-performing infrastructure for mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities :

• Administer Linux systems (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, SUSE, Debian) in cloud and on-prem environments
• Manage availability, performance, monitoring, capacity planning, and incident response
• Implement security policies, patching, vulnerability management, and system hardening
• Develop automation using Ansible, Shell, and Python
• Support Kubernetes clusters across AWS/Azure/GCP
• Execute production changes and support 24x7 on-call operations
• Maintain technical documentation and collaborate across engineering, security, and operations teams

Requirements :

• 7+ years Linux system administration across multiple distributions
• 4+ years automation/scripting (Ansible, Shell, Python)
• Strong Kubernetes experience in public cloud environments
• Experience with security tools (Nessus, Tanium, McAfee, Cisco AMP, Secureworks)
• VMware (vCenter, ESXi) experience
• Bachelor’s degree in IT/Engineering or equivalent experience