Linux System Administrator
Job in
Downey, Los Angeles County, California, 90242, USA
Listed on 2026-05-27
Listing for:
CXC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-27
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Support, Systems Administrator, Cloud Computing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator (RHEL) to support one of the largest government agencies in Downey, CA. This is a long-term onsite contract (12–24+ months) focused on enterprise Linux infrastructure, cloud platforms, Kubernetes, automation, and security-driven operations.
Type:
Contract (12–24+ months)
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location:
Onsite – Downey, CA/City of Industry
- Administer and support RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, SUSE, and Debian systems
- Manage Linux servers across on‑prem and cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and automation scripts
- Support Kubernetes and Open Shift clusters
- Perform patch planning, vulnerability assessments, and remediation
- Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity
- Coordinate production changes and maintenance windows
- Work closely with Cyber Security, Dev Ops, Networking, and Application teams
- Maintain detailed technical documentation and process guides
- 7+ years Linux system administration experience
- Strong expertise with RHEL (required)
- 4+ years of Ansible, Shell, or Python scripting
- Experience with Kubernetes and/or Open Shift
- Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- VMware (vCenter, ESXi) experience
- Exposure to security tools such as Nessus, Tenable, Tanium, McAfee, Cisco AMP
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or message directly to discuss details.
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