Linux Administrator

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Linux Administrator for a 12 - 18 month contract job with a client in Pennington, NJ or Jersey City, NJ. This role is ideal for experienced engineers with a strong background in Red Hat Linux, automation, and enterprise infrastructure.

Rate Range: $68.00/hour to $73.00/hour;
The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

• Administer and support Linux servers (RHEL 8,
  9) across physical and virtual environments.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Tanium agents and modules for endpoint visibility, patching, and compliance.
• Manage BMC Blade Logic Server Automation for patching, configuration management, and provisioning.
• Support and maintain IBM Tivoli Monitoring (ITM) and related components for system performance and event monitoring.
• Automate routine administrative tasks using shell scripting (Bash, Python, or Perl).
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with security, application, and infrastructure teams on system hardening and patch deployment.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide support for critical incidents and maintenance activities.
• Document procedures, configurations, and operational processes

• 5 plus years of experience in systems administration and patch management.
• Strong knowledge of Linux (RHEL/SUSE).
• Experience with patch automation tools (e.g., Blade logic, Ansible, Splunk).
• Own the patch management lifecycle for Windows/Linux systems.
• Manage vulnerability remediation in coordination with the Security team.
• Perform patch impact analysis and risk assessment.
• Maintain documentation for patching standards and procedures.
• Provide support and maintenance for SSO-integrated applications
• Week-end working hours (Saturday and Sunday)
• Associate or Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Red Hat Certification is plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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