Linux System Administrator (Atlanta)

Location : Onsite in Downtown Atlanta, GA (5 days / week)

Employment Type : 6+ Month Contract-to-Hire

Compensation : Up to $55 / hour W-2 or $62 / hour 1099 / IC

Conversion Salary : up to $120k base salary

Work Authorization : U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder only

Clearance : Ability to obtain Public Trust (sponsored after start; process ~4 weeks)

Benefits (W-2) : Medical, dental, vision, LTD / STD, HSA / FSA, term life, supplemental health (e.g., Aflac), and 401(k)

On-Call : Part of a light rotation (approx. twice per quarter)

Job Summary

We are seeking two Linux Systems Administrators with strong Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience to support a mission-critical federal program. This hands-on role is fully onsite and focuses on administering, maintaining, and securing RHEL systems within a controlled environment.

The ideal candidate brings solid RHEL administration experience, an active Red Hat certification, and practical experience using Ansible for automation and configuration management. Youll support production systems, collaborate with engineering and security teams, and ensure availability and stability across Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers.
• Use Ansible for automation, configuration, and system deployment tasks.
• Perform command-line RHEL administration and day-to-day O&M activities.
• Troubleshoot OS-level issues, performance problems, and system alerts.
• Support system hardening, patching, and security compliance workflows.
• Document system configurations, changes, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and infrastructure teams.
• Participate in a light on-call rotation to support critical systems.

Required Skills & Experience

Nice to Have (Not Required)