Senior Linux System Administrator

Job overview

The Senior Linux System Administrator role is hybrid, with onsite work expected 2–3 days per week in Raleigh, NC. Compensation is not specified. The posting describes an opening with the client and a position lasting up to 12 months, with the option of an extension. The administrator maintains and troubleshoots Linux systems and applications, supports AWS infrastructure, and implements patching, vulnerability management, security controls, and automation. The role contributes to reliable, secure, and scalable system operations.

What you'll do

• Administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux on AWS
• monitor and troubleshoot Linux systems and applications
• enable performance monitoring and environment scaling
• manage OS patches, instance snapshots, and vulnerabilities
• support encryption and key management
• manage Red Hat images and AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, ELB, SSM, and EBS
• install and maintain services such as Bind, Apache, nginx, and MySQL
• use automation and configuration management tools
• script in Bash or Python
• manage networking, traffic analysis, storage volumes, security controls, and user accounts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior linux system administrator

linux

red hat enterprise linux

aws

raleigh nc

hybrid

system monitoring

vulnerability management

bash

python

ansible

up to 12 months

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Onsite work is expected 2–3 days weekly; assignment is up to 12 months with an option for extension.

About the employer

FHR is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Search Services. Sector: 56.