Linux System Administrator

About This Role

The Linux System Administrator will maintain Linux server environments, execute regular patching cycles, and troubleshoot patch-related issues for a public-sector organization. This role focuses on hands-on Linux administration within database and infrastructure-driven environments to ensure system stability and uptime.

Responsibilities

• Patch Linux servers on a defined and recurring schedule
• Troubleshoot patching failures and resolve package, dependency, or repository issues
• Diagnose and remediate post-patch system issues to restore services and stability
• Maintain Linux server environments supporting database and infrastructure workloads
• Perform root cause analysis for patch-related outages or performance degradation
• Apply system updates while adhering to change management and security standards

Requirements

• Hands-on Linux system administration experience in enterprise environments
• Proven experience patching Linux servers and resolving patch-related failures
• Experience administering Oracle Linux and/or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Knowledge of package management tools (e.g., yum, dnf, rpm)
• Experience supporting Linux systems running N-1 or N-2 OS versions

Qualifications

• Hands-on Linux system administration experience in enterprise environments

Nice to Have

• Deep experience with Oracle Linux in database-centric environments
• Experience supporting Linux servers tied to Oracle or similar enterprise databases
• Familiarity with infrastructure support workflows and production change cycles

Skills

* Required skills