Linux — Houston, TX

Title Linux Systems Administrator

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Salary 120k

Benefits Medical, Dental, Life, Eligible for PTO and discrestionary bonus

Our client is seeking a hands-on Linux Administrator to support, maintain, and optimize a business-critical server environment. This role will be responsible for Linux and Windows administration, system performance, security, virtualization, troubleshooting, and infrastructure upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES 12/15) and Ubuntu Server 20.x LTS.

• Monitor system performance, logs, and traffic to identify and resolve issues proactively.

• Administer VMware or Hyper-V virtual environments.

• Support Active Directory/Samba/SMB interoperability, NFS, remote drive mapping, and volume management.

• Install and manage software packages using RPM, Zypper, and APT.

• Develop and maintain Bash scripts for administration and automation.

• Perform basic Windows Server administration and troubleshooting.

• Implement security best practices and work with security teams to address vulnerabilities.

• Coordinate with vendors and service providers to resolve technical issues.

• Assist with system upgrades, infrastructure projects, deployment planning, and technology refreshes.

• Provide technical support and guidance to developers and other IT administrators.

• Maintain documentation and provide training/knowledge transfer.

• Participate in occasional evening or weekend maintenance and project activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.

• 3+ years of Linux administration experience.

• Strong experience with SUSE, Ubuntu, or Red Hat Linux.

• Experience with VMware or Hyper-V.

• Hands-on experience with Samba/Active Directory, NFS, volume management, and Bash scripting.

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.