Senior Linux Administrator

Our client, a leading financial organization in investment management solutions, is seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to join their team. As a Senior Linux Administrator, you will be part of the Infrastructure Support team supporting critical enterprise environments across on-prem and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, excellent collaboration abilities, and a proactive approach to system management, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Senior Linux Administrator

Location: Owings Mills, MD (Hybrid)

Pay Range: $59-62/hr (Depending on years of experience)


What's the Job?

• Design, implement, and support enterprise Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) solutions across physical and VMware environments.
• Manage provisioning and lifecycle operations, including LUN/volume allocation, host mapping, masking, and expansion.
• Monitor and optimize Linux system performance, availability, and capacity using modern toolsets like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Manage and optimize advanced NAS platforms and file services using NFS (v3/v4) and autofs within Kerberos-enabled enterprise environments.
• Support disaster recovery operations, including automated system replication, failover testing, and rapid incident response.
• Lead Linux operating system upgrades, server migrations, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Participate in team on-call rotation and provide Tier-3 technical support for critical incidents.

What's Needed?

• 7+ years of enterprise Linux administration experience, specifically with RHEL (RHEL 7, 8, 9)
• Hands-on experience managing and configuring RHEL workloads within VMware vSphere and cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of Linux networking, multipathing, NFS, autofs, and connecting Linux hosts to SAN/NAS backends.
• Experience with automation tools such as Puppet and Ansible for system configuration management.
• Strong proficiency in Shell scripting and Ansible to automate tasks.
• Operational experience working within ITIL frameworks, including change management and incident management processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Red Hat Certifications: Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA).
• VMware Certifications: VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
• Cloud Infrastructure: Experience integrating or migrating on-premises Linux workloads with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS).
• Large-Scale Operations: Proven experience operating in large, highly regulated enterprise data center environments.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on mission-critical enterprise infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with a diverse and innovative team of IT professionals.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development.
• Contribute to a forward-thinking organization committed to technological excellence.
• Be part of a dynamic environment that values operational discipline and security best practices.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.