Red Hat Linux Administrator

Title: Red Hat Linux Administrator (Mid Level)

Department: Infrastructure / Cloud

Position Summary:

The Red Hat Linux Administrator will be responsible for monitoring system health and performance, optimizing Linux configurations, and ensuring secure, efficient operations. This role involves troubleshooting complex Linux server issues, collaborating with cross functional teams, and implementing disaster recovery strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong scripting, automation, and containerization expertise, along with a proactive mindset and handson approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor system health, performance, and optimize Linux configurations.
• Provide support for complex Linux server issues and resolve incidents efficiently.
• Coordinate regular system backups and participate in disaster recovery planning.
• Integrate third party software and hardware components into Linux systems.
• Document processes, SOPs, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
• Collaborate on infrastructure modernization initiatives and provide Linux-based solutions.
• Implement security measures and best practices to protect Linux systems.
• Develop automation scripts using Bash, Python, or Perl.
• Work with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet).
• Support containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proficiency in Red Hat Linux administration.
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, Perl).
• Knowledge of network/application protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SMTP, SFTP, HTTP, TLS, SSH).
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles for Linux systems.
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet).
• Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proactive, team oriented mindset with ownership of deliverables.