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Linux System Administrator
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 64101, USA
Listed on 2026-06-20
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 64101, USA
Listing for:
TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group
Full Time, Contract, Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-06-20
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Unix/Linux, Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Kansas City, MO (Hybrid Work Environment)
Job Type:
Contract (Potential for Contract-to-Hire)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to support a large-scale infrastructure modernization initiative. This role focuses on transitioning legacy systems into a modern, cloud-based environment while ensuring stability, performance, and long-term scalability.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in complex enterprise environments, supporting critical systems, and contributing to cloud transformation efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain Linux server environments (Red Hat and SUSE)
- Perform system patching, upgrades, and software deployments
- Manage and support infrastructure hosting enterprise applications in Linux environments
- Provide operational support for platforms that enable legacy application workloads to run in modern systems
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability
- Document system configurations, processes, and environment details
- Support cloud-based infrastructure (AWS) and ongoing migration activities
- Participate in knowledge transfer and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Assist with transition from project-based work to steady-state operations
- 5+ years of Linux system administration experience (Red Hat and/or SUSE)
- Strong command-line experience and system-level troubleshooting skills
- Hands-on experience with patch management and infrastructure maintenance
- Experience supporting enterprise application platforms in Linux environments
- Working knowledge of AWS and managing Linux workloads in the cloud
- Strong documentation and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently
- Experience supporting legacy systems or modernization initiatives
- Familiarity with COBOL-based environments or mainframe-related technologies
- Exposure to data warehousing, reporting systems, or enterprise applications
- Experience with database platforms such as DB2 or Teradata
- Experience in large-scale system migrations (on-prem to cloud)
- Opportunity to work on a large-scale enterprise modernization project
- Hands-on experience with cloud transformation (AWS)
- Exposure to specialized enterprise platforms and tools
- Collaborative, supportive IT environment
- Potential for long-term or full-time conversion
- Ability to influence future-state infrastructure design
- Hybrid schedule (combination of on-site and remote work)
- Standard business hours with occasional off-hours support for critical incidents
- Collaborative team supporting enterprise-level systems
- Help reduce operational costs by modernizing legacy systems
- Enable scalable, cloud-based infrastructure
- Improve system performance and data accessibility
- Support long-term technology transformation initiatives
- Ongoing infrastructure modernization project
- Transition of responsibilities due to upcoming resource changes
- Need for cloud-aligned Linux expertise to support current and future systems
This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Kansas City,MO.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 2026.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change.
That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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