Linux System Administrator

Job Title : Linux System Administrator

Location : Richmond, VA

Work Model : Hybrid (4 days onsite / week; 40 business hours / week)

Travel Requirement : None

Position Summary

The Government Client is hiring a Linux System Administrator to enhance, configure, deploy, and maintain system activities in support of a complex IT environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor Linux systems, OpenShift container platform, and other IT infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems, middleware, application software, and system management tools.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, including inventory management, roles, and group configurations.
• Proactively ensure maximum system uptime, reliability, and availability.
• Monitor system and application performance, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with development teams to implement fixes.
• Maintain and enforce security standards, access controls, backup routines, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Automate routine or complex tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Coordinate with vendors and IT staff to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues.
• Respond to and resolve day-to-day tickets and service requests from development and other IT teams.
• Support deployments, configurations, and patching activities as needed.
• Document troubleshooting steps, solutions, and known issues to support knowledge sharing.
• Participate in after-hours support as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications