Linux Systems Administrator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Linux Systems Administrator to join our team supporting the infrastructure needs of a local government agency.

This position focuses on managing and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems, with responsibilities in Kubernetes (K8s) administration and ELK stack maintenance.

The role will involve mostly system administration with some cloud infrastructure work, as we continue our ongoing migration to the cloud. Key Responsibilities :

• Manage, configure, and maintain RHEL servers in a production environment.
• Perform regular system patching, updates, and vulnerability management across multiple systems.
• Administer and support Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and scalability.
• Monitor and troubleshoot systems using ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) stack for log management and analysis.
• Work with other teams to ensure system security, optimize performance, and manage backups.
• Assist in ongoing migration of infrastructure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and maintain hybrid infrastructure during the transition.
• Implement automation for system management tasks, ensuring efficiency and repeatability.
• Collaborate with DevOps and security teams to streamline deployment processes and maintain compliance with government regulations.
• Support disaster recovery planning, including testing failover capabilities and restoring operations in case of failure. Required Qualifications :
• 3-5 years of experience in Linux systems administration (preferably RHEL).
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) administration and orchestration.
• Experience with the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for monitoring and log analysis.
• Strong knowledge of system patching, updates, and security management in an enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or similar.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications :
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience is a strong plus.
• Certifications in RHEL, Kubernetes (CKA / CKAD), and / or Google Cloud are highly desirable.
• Experience in cloud migrations or hybrid cloud environments. Additional Information :
• This position is based on-site in Indianapolis, Indiana, working with the local government IT department.
• The contract is full-time with no specified end date, providing long-term stability.
• You will be part of a team modernizing infrastructure and migrating services to the cloud, providing a great opportunity for skill development in GCP and cloud infrastructure.

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Red Hat Enterprise Linux Required 5 Years Experience working with teams to ensure system security, optimize performance, and manage backups.

Required 5 Years Kubernetes Required 3 Years ELK Required 3 Years Google Cloud Platform Required 2 Years

Questions

Question 1 Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence.

The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?

Question 2 What is your candidate’s email address? Question 3 Where does your candidate currently reside (City & State)?

Question 4 If selected for engagement, your candidate’s hourly Pay Rate must be The Provider Markup for this position is 35%.

Do you agree to these requirements? Question 5 Please confirm your candidate is comfortable with working remote and in EST.