Senior Linux Administrator
Location: Dallas, TX 75236 – 100% Onsite
Engagement: 12+ Month Contract / Potential Contract-to-Hire
Access: Sensitive
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder required
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Linux Administrator to support Linux environments used across a large, geographically distributed Point-of-Sale (POS) infrastructure. This is a hands-on role responsible for Linux OS image management, patching, troubleshooting, hardware integration and production support.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain Linux OS images supporting POS locations worldwide.
- Manage ongoing Linux patching for devices deployed in the field.
- Troubleshoot escalated Linux/POS issues with technicians across multiple locations.
- Work with hardware vendors to ensure JPOS device drivers function properly with current and future hardware.
- Support Linux integration with enterprise systems and infrastructure.
- Participate in after-hours on-call support for priority production issues.
Required
- 5+ years Linux OS Administration experience; SUSE strongly preferred.
- 5+ years scripting experience using Bash, KSH, Perl and/or Python.
- Strong hands-on Linux troubleshooting and production support experience.
- Must be able to work 100% onsite in South Dallas (75236).
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder due to sensitive-access requirements.
Preferred
- Samba/Winbind experience, including joining Linux systems to Windows Active Directory.
- Automation experience with Ansible, Puppet or similar tools.
- Jira/test case management experience.
- Experience supporting POS, distributed devices or geographically dispersed production environments.
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Kristin Hughes