Linux Server Administrator, Pontiac, MI, US

The Linux Server Administrator role is responsible for the design, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise Linux infrastructure within a secure, hybrid on-premises and cloud-integrated environment. This position supports operational reliability, automation, storage integration, and containerized workloads. The ideal candidate has strong experience in patch management, repository administration, container platforms, storage protocols, and proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives that advance infrastructure modernization and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Linux Infrastructure Operations: Deploy, configure, harden, and maintain enterprise Linux systems across development, test, and production environments.
• Patching & Lifecycle Management: Manage operating system updates and patching processes to ensure compliance, security, and minimal operational disruption.
• Repository Management: Administer and maintain enterprise software repositories, ensuring proper synchronization, version control, and content governance.
• Containerization: Deploy and support Docker-based environments, including image management, security considerations, and performance optimization.
• Storage Integration: Configure and maintain iSCSI storage connections, multipathing, and performance tuning in coordination with storage teams.
• Proof of Concepts: Lead and document infrastructure-related POCs, providing recommendations and transition plans for production implementation. Manage and update incidents within the IT service management system to ensure timely resolution.

Work Schedule: Must work county hours (ET); flex time optional. Some after-hours work may be required. This is a fully remote position with optional access to office space.

Environment: Operates within a mature hybrid infrastructure environment consisting of on-premises virtualization platforms and cloud-integrated systems.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with:

• Many enterprise Linux distributions
• Pulp (or similar repository management tools)
• Docker
• iSCSI
• LVM, multipathing
• System services management
• SSH
• Bash/Python scripting
• Configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)

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