Linux System Adminstrator
CFS
Janesville, WI
Linux System Administrator | Permanent | No Sponsorship Available | Onsite Everyday
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
- Leading technology-driven organization with a commitment to infrastructure excellence and operational reliability
- Enterprise-scale operations supporting thousands of users across multiple data centers and cloud environments
- Collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement and technical innovation
- Industry leader in their sector with significant investment in modernization and digital transformation initiatives
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
- Compensation: $90,000 - $130,000 annually (based on experience)
- PTO: 20 days annually plus 10 company holidays
- Retirement: 401(k) with 4% company match
- Medical: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage with employer contribution
- Other: Professional development budget, remote work flexibility, wellness programs
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
- Design, implement, and maintain Linux infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls using industry best practices
- Monitor system performance, security, and availability; implement proactive solutions to prevent downtime
- Perform regular system updates, patches, and security hardening to maintain compliance standards
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues with minimal disruption to business operations
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, procedures, and disaster recovery protocols
- Collaborate with development teams to support application deployment and infrastructure requirements
- Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Conduct security audits and implement remediation measures
- Provide on-call support on a rotating basis for critical infrastructure issues
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE FOR THE LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
- 5+ years of hands-on Linux system administration experience
- Strong proficiency with RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or Debian distributions
- Advanced knowledge of networking, DNS, DHCP, and firewall configuration
- Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V)
- Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash) and automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, or Chef)
- Solid understanding of Linux security hardening and compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST)
Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive and looking for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement of IT professionals. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities.
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MaxSalary: USD130000
MinSalary: USD90000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.