Linux System Administrator

Job overview

The Linux System Administrator role is onsite in Artesia, NM. Compensation is not specified. The position supports PVT Networks’ Linux infrastructure and virtualized environments. The administrator maintains, secures, and optimizes systems to support reliable performance and connectivity. The role also automates system and network tasks, resolves technical issues, and works with network and security teams to maintain integrated, documented operations.

What you'll do

• Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems in physical and virtual environments
• administer VMware ESXi hosts and vSphere
• develop automation using Ansible, Bash, and Python
• automate network tasks using NETCONF/YANG and CLI scripting
• create scripts and use APIs for integration and reporting
• monitor performance and availability
• apply patches and upgrades
• troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues
• enforce security policies
• maintain documentation
• collaborate with network and security teams
• configure and maintain BIND DNS and KEA DHCP
• participate in an on-call rotation and respond to incidents.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

linux system administrator

red hat enterprise linux

rhel

vmware esxi

vsphere

ansible

bash

python

networking

bind dns

kea dhcp

on-call rotation

artesia nm

pvt networks

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role combines RHEL administration, VMware virtualization, automation scripting, and foundational networking; participation in an on-call rotation is required.

About the employer

PVT Networks is hiring for this role. Industry: Wired Telecommunications Carriers. Sector: 51.