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Linux Systems Administrator

Yantran LLC

Greensboro, NC

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SKILLS
Authentication, Automation, CompTIA - Computing Technology Industry Association, CompTIA Security+, Computer Security, Customer Support/Service, Disability Insurance, Healthcare, Hospital, Information Technology & Information Systems, Legal, Life Insurance, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Organizational Skills, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Root Cause Analysis, SSH (Secure Shell), Service Level Agreement (SLA), Software Patches, Systems Administration/Management
LOCATION
Greensboro, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago
Role: Linux Systems Administrator (Vulnerability, Patching, and Hardening)
Location: Greensboro, NC
Performs hands-on vulnerability remediation, patch deployment, and secure configuration hardening for Linux environments. Ensures changes are executed safely in production, validated through Qualys Vulnerability Management, and measured through program metrics and service level agreement reporting.
Essential functions
Review Qualys Vulnerability Management findings for Linux systems and define remediation plans aligned to maintenance windows.
Execute Linux patching using approved automation where available and manual methods where required; validate successful installation and service stability.
Implement Linux hardening baselines including secure Secure Shell configuration, service minimization, authentication controls, file permissions, and logging standards.
Validate remediation closure through Qualys rescans and system compliance checks; maintain required evidence and documentation.
Troubleshoot patch-related impacts and coordinate restoration; perform root cause analysis for recurring issues.
Produce metrics for remediation throughput, vulnerability aging, patch success rates, and hardening compliance; support service level agreement reporting.
Required qualifications
Five or more years of direct, hands-on Linux administration and production patching experience.
Demonstrated experience implementing and validating hardening configurations in production.
Hands-on experience using Qualys Vulnerability Management for remediation validation and closure.
Preferred qualifications
Hospital information technology experience strongly preferred; broader healthcare experience preferred.
Certifications highly desirable: Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Red Hat Certified Engineer, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent.
Work schedule expectations
Participation in scheduled after-hours maintenance windows as required.
The pay range for this role is *** - *** per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. *** also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience and location of the candidate.
*** is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at
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