Linux admin

Linux AdminLocation: St. Louis, MissouriOnsite: 3 days a weekContract: 6-12 months to permInterview process: video interview then MUST FACE TO FACE WITH TEAM (if they do not face to face, they are eliminated)Must have: Linux, Rhel, application installs, Security, troubleshooting platforms, and some database experienceIdeal Candidate Snapshot5–10+ years Linux (RHEL) admin experienceStrong in: Application installs / patching (not OS builds)Security + vulnerability remediationTroubleshooting across platform + app layersExperience with: Netezza, Informatica, Automic (nice-to-have but valuable)Comfortable: Working in segregated infrastructure environmentsWriting clear technical instructions for other teamsBonus: Process improvement / optimization mindsetWhat They Actually NeedHands-on Red Hat administrator (not just support-level)Will: Manage applications on Linux (NOT install OS itself)Handle: Application installsHot fixes / patchingSecurity model changesLog space managementWrite detailed execution instructions for a separate infrastructure teamExpected to: Take over from tenured employee on Red Hat servicesOperate as a go-to SME / owner of the environmentSystem patching, security, troubleshooting, and complianceEnvironment & Tech StackLinux (RHEL) (Primary requirement)ODBC connectivityNetezza (not required but a Plus)Informatica (not required but a Plus)Automic Applications Manager (not required but a Plus)Core Day-to-Day WorkJob Description (High-Level) - What That Actually Means (Notes)Install & maintain applications - Log in with elevated ID, deploy apps, patch, hotfixSystem maintenance / patching - Manage logs, security fixes, coordinate install teamTroubleshooting - Diagnose issues + write precise tickets for infra executionAutomation / scripting - (Implied but not heavily emphasized in notes)Monitoring & support - Maintain stability of data platform workloadsImportant for ScreeningThis is NOT:A basic Linux support roleA pure infrastructure / OS build roleThis IS:A bridge role between: Application teamsInfrastructure / platform teamsRequires: Hands-on technical ownershipStrong communication (writing execution-level tickets)