Systems Administrator - IV (RedHat Linux)

Position Title:

Systems Administrator IV – Red Hat Linux

Location:

Hybrid – Richmond, VA; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Cleveland, OH; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Minneapolis, MN; Kansas City, MO; Dallas, TX; San Francisco, CA (or AZ, CO, KS, MD, NJ, NC, OR, SC, UT, WA, WV)

Position Status:

12-Month Contract (Potential Extension or Conversion to Full-Time)

Pay Rate:

$60–$70/hour (BOE)

Position Description:

We are seeking a

Senior Systems Administrator (Red Hat Linux)

to support enterprise-level infrastructure operations in a highly secure and mission-critical environment. This role is ideal for a seasoned

Linux Systems Engineer

who thrives in automation, troubleshooting complex production systems, and maintaining highly available enterprise platforms.

This position begins remotely and transitions to hybrid or onsite depending on location and space availability. Candidates must be currently employed, as the onboarding and background process may take several weeks.

You will play a key role in strengthening and maintaining large-scale Linux environments, implementing automation, improving system reliability, and contributing to operational excellence across enterprise infrastructure platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

- Administer, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

environments

- Manage Linux patching and lifecycle management using

Red Hat Satellite

- Support virtualized infrastructure using

VMware

- Perform advanced troubleshooting across Linux OS, storage (NAS/SAN), networking, and virtualization layers

- Develop and maintain automation using

Ansible (Playbooks/Tower)

, Python, or PowerShell

- Implement OS hardening, vulnerability remediation, and system upgrades

- Participate in disaster recovery exercises and infrastructure resilience initiatives

- Analyze incident trends and proactively prevent recurring issues

- Contribute to automation and self-service initiatives to reduce operational toil

- Follow strict change control processes and governance policies

- Participate in on-call rotation and evolving schedules (eventually Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday, including weekend work)

Required Skills/Education:

- 3–5+ years of professional experience in

Red Hat Linux Administration

(RHEL 7/8/9 preferred)

- Strong experience with

Red Hat Satellite

for patching and lifecycle management

- Experience supporting enterprise

VMware

environments

- Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell)

- Experience with automation and orchestration tools (Ansible required)

- Experience using version control systems such as Git/GitHub

- Working knowledge of NAS, SAN, storage integration, and networking fundamentals

- Experience working in structured change control environments

- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Nice to Have:

- Red Hat High Availability (HA) Clustering

- Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

- Jira

- BigFix

- RHEV

- Oracle RAC

Additional Requirements:

- Must be currently employed

- Willingness to support weekend schedules as needed

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm — we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path.

Our consultants and contractors enjoy:

- Competitive compensation

- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

- 401(k) retirement plans

- Dedicated recruiter and account management support

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, including individuals from underrepresented backgrounds and communities.