Linux System Administrator

Salt Lake City (hybrid)

Contract to Direct hire, Long-term Start date: ASAP Pay range: $50-$65/hr. DOE Work schedule: Hybrid

Job Description

Our established Utah client is looking for a senior Red Hat Enterprise Linux administrator who can independently support production RHEL servers hosted in AWS and enterprise CUPS printing.

The Senior RHEL Administrator is responsible for reliable day-to-day operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and documentation of AWS-hosted Linux servers and print services.

Core Responsibilities

• Administer production RHEL servers and core operating system services.
• Support RHEL servers running in AWS EC2, including NLB, networking, and security group requirements.
• Manage CUPS print servers, print queues, printer definitions, and print troubleshooting.
• Perform patching, upgrades, service management, and incident response.
• Use shell scripting and automation to simplify repeatable administration tasks.
• Support application, network, and service desk teams during print or Linux incidents.
• Create and maintain runbooks, standards, and operational documentation.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration.
• Hands-on expertise with CUPS printing systems in a Linux environment.
• Understanding of networking and system security fundamentals.
• Experience with cloud environments, preferably AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, etc.).
• Red Hat certifications such as RHCSA or RHCE are highly desirable.
• Expertise in Manhattan WMS and TMS software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Key Competencies

• Senior RHEL Experience: Proven experience supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux in a production environment.
• AWS Operating Context: Experience supporting Linux servers running on AWS EC2, including basic NLB, networking, and security group troubleshooting.
• CUPS Printing Experience: Hands-on experience administering CUPS print services and troubleshooting print failures.
• Independent Ownership: Able to diagnose and resolve issues without step-by-step direction.
• Operational Discipline: Comfortable with patching, change control, incident response, and clear documentation.
• Cross-Team Support: Able to work with application, network, service desk, and business teams when issues span multiple systems.