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Linux Administrator

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: Avis Technologies
Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-07
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Administrator, Unix/Linux
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

VISA STATUS: US CITIZEN AND GREEN CARD. This is a 3 month contract with the possibility of extension. Must have clear and proficient written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Senior Linux System Administration support with skills in:

  • Red Hat/CentOS & Ubuntu system administration
  • Major and minor OS upgrade
  • Scripting languages, including bash and Python
  • Ansible automation
  • Git repository management
  • VMware/deployment methods
  • Physical server maintenance, include iDRAC
  • Implementing system security best practices
  • Authentication protocols/methods including KRB, SSSD, A/D, LDAP
Contractor Tasks
  • Individual Systems Update (100+ Systems)
    • Security
    • Uninstall Fire Eye HX agent
    • Install/configure M.S. Defender
    • Review/implement 3rd party recommendationsli>
  • Scheduled jobs analysis
  • Validate/analyze boot files (inittab, systemd, rc.x)
  • Compare /home to passwd file
  • Review/convert chronyd configurations
  • Migrate Ubuntu Desktops to current version (10 Systems)
  • Upgrade/migrate Linux servers to latest OS (10 Systems)
  • Ansible bash-to-yaml conversion
  • Review/Improve logging (syslog-ng)
  • Review A/D integration (Kerberos with SSSD; LDAPS; OUs)
  • Replace SSL Certificates (20 Systems)
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