Linux Administrator

Linux AdministratorLocation: Pontiac, MI (1-2 days a week onsite required)Duration: ongoingInfo needed: last 4 of SSN, Month/Day of BirthJob DescriptionThe Linux Server Administrator role is responsible for the design, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise Linux infrastructure within a secure, hybrid on-premises and cloud-integrated environment. This position supports operational reliability, automation, storage integration, and containerized workloads. The ideal candidate has strong experience in patch management, repository administration, container platforms, storage protocols, and proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives that advance infrastructure modernization and operational efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesLinux Infrastructure Operations: Deploy, configure, harden, and maintain enterprise Linux systems across development, test, and production environments.Patching & Lifecycle Management: Manage operating system updates and patching processes to ensure compliance, security, and minimal operational disruption.Repository Management: Administer and maintain enterprise software repositories, ensuring proper synchronization, version control, and content governance.Containerization: Deploy and support Docker-based environments, including image management, security considerations, and performance optimization.Storage Integration: Configure and maintain iSCSI storage connections, multipathing, and performance tuning in coordination with storage teams.Proof of Concepts: Lead and document infrastructure-related POCs, providing recommendations and transition plans for production implementation.Manage and update incidents within the IT service management system to ensure timely resolution.Required SkillsOperates within a mature hybrid infrastructure environment consisting of on-premises virtualization platforms and cloud-integrated systems.Candidates should have hands-on experience with: Many enterprise Linux distributions, Pulp (or similar repository management tools), Docker, iSCSI, LVM, multipathing, system services management, SSH, Bash/Python scripting, configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).