Linux System Administrator

Red Hat Linux Systems Administrator Salt Lake City (hybrid or remote) Contract to Direct hire, Long-term Start date: ASAP Pay range: $50-$65/hr. DOE Hybrid work schedule Job Description: Our established Utah client is looking for a senior Red Hat Enterprise Linux administrator who can independently support production RHEL servers hosted in AWS and enterprise CUPS printing. The Senior RHEL Administrator is responsible for reliable day-to-day operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and documentation of AWS-hosted Linux servers and print services. Core responsibilities include: • Administer production RHEL servers and core operating system services • Support RHEL servers running in AWS EC2, including NLB, networking, and security group requirements • Manage CUPS print servers, print queues, printer definitions, and print troubleshooting • Perform patching, upgrades, service management, and incident response • Use shell scripting and automation to simplify repeatable administration tasks • Support application, network, and service desk teams during print or Linux incidents • Create and maintain runbooks, standards, and operational documentation Required Skills: 5+ years of experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration. Hands-on expertise with CUPS printing systems in a Linux environment. Understanding of networking and system security fundamentals. Experience with cloud environments, preferably AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, etc.). Red Hat certifications such as RHCSA or RHCE are highly desirable. Expertise in Manhattan WMS and TMS software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and documentation abilities. • Senior RHEL Experience — Proven experience supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux in a production environment. • AWS Operating Context — Experience supporting Linux servers running on AWS EC2, including basic NLB, networking, and security group troubleshooting. • CUPS Printing Experience — Hands-on experience administering CUPS print services and troubleshooting print failures. • Independent Ownership — Able to diagnose and resolve issues without step-by-step direction. • Operational Discipline — Comfortable with patching, change control, incident response, and clear documentation. • Cross-Team Support — Able to work with application, network, service desk, and business teams when issues span multiple systems. Show more Show less