Job Title: Linux Administrator
Location: Harrisburg, PA (Hybrid – On-site at least 1 day/week)
Duration: 2 Months (Possible Extension)
We are looking for an experienced Linux Administrator to join a hybrid team based in Harrisburg, PA. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Linux systems administration, automation, and containerized environments. This is a hands-on role requiring both system-level management and collaboration with teams across networking, backup, and monitoring.
Server Administration:
Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Linux servers
Perform upgrades, patching, and security enhancements (including Satellite)
Troubleshoot server issues to minimize downtime
Create and deploy "golden" system images
Deploy Linux OS via Satellite or CD
Automation & Containerization:
Automate tasks using Ansible
Set up and manage container environments (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Migrate applications to Linux containers
User & Security Management:
Create user accounts, groups, and SUDO access
Apply SELinux policies and work with FireEye security tools
Implement access controls and ensure compliance
Networking:
Configure bonding and EtherChannel
Collaborate with network teams to troubleshoot issues
Backups & Monitoring:
Coordinate with backup and monitoring teams
Set up OS alerts and ensure system health monitoring
Documentation & Support:
Maintain system documentation and ticket resolutions
Use ServiceNow for tracking and logging support requests
Red Hat Linux administration experience
Shell scripting
Ansible playbook development
VMWare experience
Git server usage
Cloud experience (Azure or AWS)
ServiceNow ticketing system experience
Hybrid position: Must be on-site at least 1 day/week
Local candidates only: Must reside within 1 hour of Harrisburg, PA