Windows / Linux Admin POST NUMBER: 484894

Windows / Linux Admin
DETAILS
Location : Remote
Position Type : 12M Contract
Hourly / Salary : to $70W2 (based on experience-level)
JOB SUMMARY
Vaco is currently seeking a Windows / Linux Administrator for a 12M Contract opportunity that is remote. The Windows / Linux Administrator will focus on providing enterprise Windows / Linux Server Administration while modernizing and automating infrastructure operations. The Windows / Linux Administrator will maintain the health, stability, performance, and security of hybrid server environments, troubleshoot complex operating system issues, support VMware-based virtual infrastructure, and implement automation via Bash, PowerShell, and Python scripting. The Windows / Linux Administrator will leverage IaC, version control, and configuration management to automate infrastructure provisioning, improve configuration consistency, and support scalable enterprise operations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Windows Server Administration – Active Directory / Entra ID (Azure AD) / Group Policy / PowerShell Scripting / DNS / DHCP / Server Performance Tuning / Troubleshooting / Patch/Lifecycle Management
Linux Administration – Enterprise Linux Environments (RHEL / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky Linux) / Bash Scripting / System Performance Tuning / Troubleshooting / Package/Service Management
Infrastructure Automation – PowerShell / Bash / Python | Automating Administrative Tasks / Server Provisioning / Operational Workflows
IaC / Version Control – IaC Concepts / Git / Azure DevOps | Automated Infrastructure Deployment / Configuration Standardization
Virtualization Administration – VMware Virtual Infrastructure / VM Provisioning / Resource Management / Performance Optimization
Server Performance / Incident Resolution – Diagnosing Complex Windows / Linux Performance Issues / Root Cause Analysis / System Monitoring / Capacity Planning / Performance Optimization
Configuration Management (preferred / working knowledge) – Chef / Configuration Management Platforms | Supporting Automated Configuration / Compliance / Infrastructure Consistency
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

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