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Unix/Linux Administrator

Expedite Talent Solutions

Memphis, TN

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Control, Apache, Booting, Cloud Computing, Computer Security, DNS Name Resolution, Documentation, File Systems, Identify Issues, Java, Kernel Programming, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Logical Volume Manager (LVM), Network Administration/Management, Operating Systems, Oracle, Oracle Database 8i, Red Hat Linux Operating System, SSH (Secure Shell), SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux), Software Administration, Software Patches, Startup, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Tomcat, Unix Shell Programming, Unix System Administration, VMWare ESX/ESXi, Virtual Machine (VM), XFS
LOCATION
Memphis, TN
POSTED
3 days ago

Key Responsibilities

  • Provision and support Linux virtual machines on VMware ESXi and Linux instances in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
  • Install, configure, patch, and maintain RHEL and Oracle Linux 8 (OL8) systems according to enterprise standards.
  • Perform OS patching and lifecycle maintenance using dnf/yum, including kernel updates, validation, and rollback troubleshooting.
  • Manage storage and filesystems, including LVM, XFS, mounts, and persistent /etc/fstab configurations.
  • Configure and troubleshoot system networking, DNS resolution, hostnames, and TCP/IP port connectivity.
  • Administer users, groups, permissions, SSH key based access, and privilege controls.
  • Troubleshoot OS level issues involving boot processes, systemd services, performance, disk usage, and networking.
  • Provide OS level support for applications, including working knowledge of Apache Tomcat (startup/shutdown, logs, ports, JVM options, TLS configuration).
  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot cron jobs for system and application scheduling tasks.
  • Maintain system security posture, including SELinux, vulnerability remediation, and audit readiness.
  • Perform routine Linux administration, documentation, and basic automation using shell scripting.
  • Preferred: Exposure to containerized environments and working knowledge of Kubernetes concepts (pods, services, basic troubleshooting).
  • General knowledge of Service now, inventory submissions and routine documentation, checklists ect.

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