Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Linux Administrator

innovitusa

We are looking for an experienced Linux Administrator to manage, maintain, secure, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux server environments. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu , system administration, patching, storage, networking, monitoring, security, and automation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, administer, and maintain Linux servers including RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, and SUSE.
  • Perform OS upgrades, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and system hardening .
  • Manage Linux users, groups, permissions, sudo access, SSH, processes, and services.
  • Manage file systems, partitions, LVM, disk utilization, NFS, and storage mounts .
  • Monitor server availability, performance, capacity, CPU, memory, disk, and network utilization.
  • Troubleshoot Linux OS, application, storage, networking, and authentication issues.
  • Configure and manage services including SSH, DNS, DHCP, NFS, FTP, Apache, Nginx, and Tomcat .
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for production incidents and resolve issues within defined SLAs.
  • Manage package installation and updates using YUM, DNF, and APT .
  • Develop and maintain Shell/Bash scripts to automate routine administrative tasks.
  • Use Ansible for configuration management, patching, provisioning, and automation.
  • Support backup, restore, disaster recovery , and high-availability activities.
  • Configure and troubleshoot Linux networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, and connectivity.
  • Implement security controls including SELinux, firewalld, SSH hardening, access controls, and vulnerability remediation .
  • Work with monitoring and logging tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, Grafana, Prometheus , or similar platforms.
  • Support Linux environments running on VMware, cloud platforms, and virtual infrastructure .
  • Participate in incident, problem, change, and release management processes.
  • Maintain SOPs, runbooks, configuration documentation, and technical procedures .

Required Skills

  • 4+ years of hands-on Linux System Administration experience.
  • Strong experience with RHEL / Red Hat Linux administration.
  • Good knowledge of CentOS, Ubuntu, and/or SUSE Linux .
  • Strong knowledge of Linux file systems, LVM, partitions, permissions, processes, and services .
  • Experience with Shell/Bash scripting .
  • Hands-on experience with Ansible .
  • Strong understanding of DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, SSH, NFS, and networking fundamentals .
  • Experience with YUM/DNF/APT package management .
  • Knowledge of SELinux, firewalld, systemd, cron, and log management .
  • Experience with Linux patching, upgrades, hardening, and vulnerability remediation .
  • Strong troubleshooting and root-cause-analysis skills.
  • Experience supporting production environments and enterprise infrastructure .

Preferred Skills

  • RHCSA / RHCE certification.
  • Experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi .
  • Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP Linux workloads .
  • Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes .
  • Experience with Apache, Nginx, Tomcat, or JBoss .
  • Knowledge of Pacemaker/Corosync and Linux clustering .
  • Experience with SAN/NAS, RAID, backup, and disaster recovery .
  • Exposure to Terraform, Jenkins, Git, or CI/CD .
  • ITIL/production support experience.
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Linux Administrator in Boise, ID vacancy
  • $70k

     ...and receipt of authorization to proceed. The Journeyman System Administrator will be supporting enterprise Patch and Upgrade Management...  ...secure and consistent enterprise deployments. Perform manual Linux/UNIX patching activities across physical and virtual server environments... 
    Suggested
    Contract work
    Remote work

    MAXIMUS

    Boise, ID
    21 hours ago
  •  ...solving and troubleshooting skills Knowledge of MS Excel and Word Knowledge of operating systems, including AIX, Windows and Linux Knowledge of networking and data communications Knowledge of RDBMS Ability to work a rotating shift including nights and weekends... 
    Suggested
    Night shift
    Rotating shift

    Intralot

    Boise, ID
    21 hours ago
  • National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service PositionThis National Guard position is for an IT Specialist (Sysadmin/Custspt), Position Description Number D2726000 (GS-09) and D2727000 (GS-11) and is part of the ID G4 SASMO, National Guard. This position is permanent.
    Suggested
    Permanent employment

    US Government Jobs

    Boise, ID
    1 day ago
  •  ...AdministratorDarigold is seeking a highly skilled and motivated System Administrator to join our IT Operations team. The Systems Administrator...  ...or Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM). Linux experience. Understanding of high-availability clustering... 
    Suggested
    Work experience placement
    Local area
    Flexible hours
    1 day per week

    Darigold Brand

    Boise, ID
    4 days ago
  •  ...upgrades, and change packages. Assists functional users in automated CSS systems management and operation. Serves as a Systems Administrator for all CSS automated logistics information systems and programs and, as a technical expert within the state/territory, is responsible... 
    Suggested
    Work at office
    Local area

    US Army

    Boise, ID
    1 day ago
  • $74.43k - $131.34k

     ...Darigold is seeking a highly skilled and motivated System Administrator to join our IT Operations team. The Systems Administrator provides...  ...or Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM). Linux experience. Understanding of high-availability clustering... 
    Work experience placement
    Local area
    Flexible hours
    1 day per week

    Darigold

    Boise, ID
    4 days ago
  • $94.1k - $144.8k

     ...The Database Administrator, Senior leads the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of enterprise database platforms that underpin mission‑critical systems in a highly regulated government environment. The role owns advanced performance tuning, capacity planning... 
    Contract work
    Work experience placement
    Work at office

    ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company

    Boise, ID
    4 days ago
  • $75.2k - $131.7k

     ...purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can make your mark as a Database Administrator at MMA. Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client... 
    Minimum wage
    Permanent employment
    Local area
    Remote work
    Night shift

    Koitecc Solutions

    Boise, ID
    1 day ago
  • $123.1k

     ...Database administrators design, build, and maintain systems that securely store organizational data. They create database structures, ensure availability and security, monitor performance, and optimize operations. They implement backup and recovery procedures and manage... 
    Work at office

    Grand Canyon University

    Boise, ID
    1 day ago
  • $78.4k - $119.18k

     ...The Database Administrator, Mid oversees the stability, performance, and security of enterprise databases that support mission‑critical systems in a highly regulated government environment. The role designs and refines database structures, indexing strategies, and capacity... 
    Contract work
    Work experience placement
    Work at office

    ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company

    Boise, ID
    4 days ago
  •  ...customer service and are committed to driving growth and success in our industry.Kelley Create seeks a talented and creative Systems Administrator. The Systems Administrator is primarily responsible for providing escalated/tier II support, change control, and Pre-Sales... 
    Work at office
    Local area
    Shift work

    Kelley Create

    Boise, ID
    4 days ago
  • $33 - $35 per hour

     ...Openings: 3 12 Month W2 contract with options to extend or convert to FTE Compensation: $33-35 Hour Must-Haves: 2+ years of Systems Administration or related IT infrastructure experience Strong Active Directory administration experience (Users, Groups, GPOs) VMware or other... 
    Contract work

    Plexus

    Boise, ID
    3 days ago
  • $47 - $50 per hour

     ...Systems Administrator Req number: R8475 Employment type: Full time Worksite flexibility: Remote Who we are CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Apprenticeship
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work
    Worldwide

    CAI

    Boise, ID
    21 hours ago
  •  ...information systems and/or information technology tasks within more than one discipline, such as application support, database administration, software quality assurance/quality control, software engineering, network telecommunications, and infrastructure operations of... 
    Contract work
    Work at office

    ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company

    Boise, ID
    21 hours ago
  • $27.64 - $56.83 per hour

    Job Description Conducts end-to-end hardware installation and troubleshooting with limited supervision. Validates cabling, and problem solving to establish error free connections with limited guidance. Monitors, reviews, and analyzes ticket queues addressing common ...
    Hourly pay
    Temporary work
    Flexible hours

    Oracle

    Boise, ID
    21 hours ago
  •  ...File Transfer (MFT) platform (such as Sterling or Axway or MoveIT) Hands-on experience managing installation of MFT product in a Linux environment (managing disk space, manipulating files, creating and/or modifying shell scripts) Knowledge of FTP, SSH FTP, and FTP... 

    Saxon Global

    Boise, ID
    3 days ago
  • $65.4k - $70.57k

     ...across the enterprise. Required Qualifications ~ Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience. ~4-7 years of experience in disaster recovery, business continuity, IT... 
    Contract work
    Work at office

    ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company

    Boise, ID
    21 hours ago
  • $119k - $198.9k

    Position Summary Salesforce Senior Consultant, Functional Transformation Our Deloitte Customer team empowers organizations to build deeper relationships with customers. This includes supporting their marketing, sales, and service organizations. Post sales activities...
    Local area
    Visa sponsorship

    Deloitte

    Boise, ID
    1 day ago
  •  ...Purple Drive MS SQL Database Administrator Share Contractual Boise, ID PDT - 8978 10-15 10/07/2025 Overview: MS SQL DBA · A minimum of 10+ years of overall experience in IT MSSQL Database Domain (On Prem and cloud) with proven experience in Database Operations... 

    Purple Drive

    Boise, ID
    1 day ago
  • $71.2k - $158.2k

    **Job Description** We're on a journey to advance how health happens with technologies that empower patients, support clinicians, inspire innovation, and save lives. Our mission? **To create a human-centric healthcare experience powered by unified global data.** It's a ...
    Temporary work
    Work experience placement
    Local area
    Flexible hours

    Oracle

    Boise, ID
    3 days ago
  • Purple DriveA minimum of 8+ years of overall experience in IT MSSQL Database Domain (On Prem and cloud) with proven experience in Database Operations.Strong proficiency in MSSQL database management with 2019 and 2022 versions of MSSQLSolid understanding on installing, ...

    Purple Drive

    Boise, ID
    21 hours ago
  •  ...Interview: Webcam or In-PersonRequired Skills3+ years Moodle LMS administration (SCORM, roles, learning paths)LMS reporting, transcripts, ILT...  ...and communication skillsNice-to-HavePHP, MariaDB/Postgres, Linux basicsPublic-sector or regulated environment experiencePerformance... 
    Remote work

    InstantServe LLC

    Boise, ID
    4 days ago
  •  ...Branch stabilization Artifactory / bundle management Version control of builds Dependency tracking Linux systems administration Infrastructure setup & troubleshooting Farm environments / lab infra Monitor system health, pipelines, stage... 

    Programmers.io

    Boise, ID
    2 days ago
  • $78.4k - $129.4k

     ...reliable, high-performance data services for enterprise applications and virtual infrastructures. This role balances hands‑on administration with design-oriented tasks such as implementing new arrays, tuning existing environments, and improving data protection workflows... 
    Contract work
    Work at office

    ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company

    Boise, ID
    21 hours ago
  •  ...electrical lab bench testing, ideally with SSD-related hardware or similar technologies .    Key technical skills include: Strong Linux command line proficiency Python experience Ability to review schematics and define test setups Knowledge of switching... 

    H R PUNDITS INC

    Boise, ID
    16 days ago
  • $19.13 - $27.21 per hour

    At eero we pride ourselves in providing every customer a world class experience. Our mission is to make technology in homes and businesses just work - through fast, reliable, secure connectivity. Fixing connectivity in the home is, however, just the start. We're working...
    Hourly pay
    Work at office
    Work from home
    Relocation
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Night shift

    Amazon

    Boise, ID
    5 days ago
  • $112.59k - $119k

     ...implementing NIST and DCSA requirements.Current Security+ or similar certificationBe technically familiar with modern MS Windows and Linux operating systems.Previous experience working as a security professional in a classified environmentFamiliarity conducting... 
    Flexible hours

    Progeny Systems Corporation

    Boise, ID
    4 days ago
  •  ...Local Only)Duration: 12+ Months Contract MOI: Video InterviewJob Description As the R&D Senior Software Engineer, you are an expert in Linux development using both C++ and Python. You have experience designing production ready software and understand the patterns and... 
    Contract work
    Local area

    InterSources

    Boise, ID
    4 days ago
  •  ...Field Services Technician L2 Location: Boise, ID Fulltime Job Description Desired Skills: Desktop management | Linux Must Have Technical/Functional Skills: Desktop/deskside and onsite field support Windows, Mac, basic Linux, Microsoft 365, AD, VPN/network... 
    Full time

    Ace Stack

    Boise, ID
    2 days ago
  •  ...experience, JBOSS, Deployment Management, etc Scripting experience (with Shell, Groovy, etc.) Solid working knowledge of Linux O/S and Shell scripting Operational understanding of browser-based application infrastructure running in a clustered hardware environment... 
    Remote work
    Shift work

    Apollo ITS

    Boise, ID
    1 day ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Linux Administrator. Be the first to apply!