Hi,
Hope you are doing well...!!!
We have an opening for Linux System
Administration // Lincolnshire IL
Title: Linux System Administration
Location: Lincolnshire IL
Employment Type: Contract
Please share resumes at va...@kksoftwareassociates.com
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Linux System Administrator
with strong hands-on expertise in managing enterprise Linux environments and
providing data center touch support. The role involves server administration,
hardware troubleshooting, and support for day-to-day data center operations.
Key Responsibilities
Linux System Administration
- Install,
configure, and manage Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
- Perform
system administration tasks: user management, patching, backups, security
hardening.
- Manage
file systems, storage, NFS, LVM, RAID, and perform system tuning.
- Monitor
and troubleshoot server performance, logs, and system services.
- Automate
tasks using Shell scripting / Python / Ansible.
- Manage
application deployments and configuration changes.
- Handle
OS updates, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation.
- Troubleshoot
network-related issues (DNS, DHCP, routing, firewall basics).
Data Center Touch Support
- Perform
rack and stack installation of servers, switches, and storage.
- Handle
fiber/copper cabling, labeling, and power connections.
- Replace,
upgrade, and troubleshoot hardware components (RAM, HDD/SSD, NICs, PSUs).
- Provide
remote hands support for on-site tasks.
- Run
hardware diagnostics and coordinate vendor RMAs.
- Monitor
environmental sensors, equipment status, and physical security.
- Maintain
asset inventory, documentation, and physical layout diagrams.
Required Skills
- Strong
knowledge of Linux OS administration.
- Hands-on
data center operations experience.
- Proficiency
with Shell scripting and automation tools.
- Understanding
of TCP/IP, VLANs, load balancers, firewalls, and network basics.
- Experience
with VMware / KVM virtualization.
- Familiarity
with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus).
- Experience
with ITSM tools (ServiceNow, Jira, Remedy).
Regards,
Vansh Swami ||Technical Recruiter ||
Email Id: va...@kksoftwareassociates.com