Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator Consultant - SRHAC25

Job title: Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator Consultant - SRHAC25 in Washington DC at NavitsPartners

Company: NavitsPartners

Job description: Job Title: Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator Consultant
Duration: 5 Years
Location: Annapolis, MD (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Red Hat Linux Administrator Consultant to support and optimize complex Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments. This long-term hybrid role requires deep technical expertise in Linux systems administration, automation, and infrastructure operations to support mission-critical applications and ensure system reliability, performance, and security.Roles and Responsibilities:Install, configure, and maintain RHEL servers across development, testing, and production environments.Conduct system upgrades, apply patches, and implement security hardening measures.Monitor server performance, troubleshoot issues, and develop proactive solutions.Automate administrative tasks using Ansible, Bash, or Python.Administer Red Hat Satellite, Identity Management (IdM), and related ecosystem tools.Support enterprise applications such as Oracle WebLogic, PeopleSoft, ElasticSearch, and others.Ensure systems comply with cybersecurity requirements and support vulnerability remediation efforts.Manage system backup, restore, and disaster recovery operations.Maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures.Provide technical support and guidance to development and operations teams.Participate in an on-call rotation for incident resolution.Configure and manage NFS shares, Cron jobs, and other routine Linux operations.Be available for on-site response within 24 hours when necessary.Must-Have Skills:Advanced hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.Proven automation skills with Ansible, Bash, or Python.Expertise with Red Hat Satellite and IdM.Strong troubleshooting capabilities across OS, applications, and databases.Experience working in 24/7 mission-critical enterprise environments.Proficiency in configuring load balancing, disk partitioning, backups, and disaster recovery.Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.Preferred Skills:10+ years of experience in Red Hat Linux system administration.10+ years of experience managing AIX (IBM pSeries) environments.15+ years of overall IT industry experience.Familiarity with:Oracle WebLogic ServersOracle and Progress DatabasesApache Web ServersvSphere-hosted RHEL systemsRubrik backup solutionsPeopleSoft, Mobius, ElasticSearch, Oracle OBI, CVSExperience with Red Hat system performance tuning.Background in application development and document imaging solutions.Qualifications & Certifications:Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related IT fieldValid Red Hat Certification (Certification ID must be verifiable):Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) orRed Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
(Both current and non-current certifications are accepted)

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Location: Washington DC

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