Linux Systems Administrator (Columbia)

Job Title : Systems Analyst Consultant (9004)

Location : Columbia, SC

Work Model : Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Duration : 12 Months (Possible Extension)

Interview Type : Virtual WebEx / Teams

Candidate Requirement : Must be a South Carolina Resident (No relocation)

Daily Duties / Responsibilities :

Plan, install, configure, and manage RHEL and Oracle Unbreakable Linux servers.

Administer Linux server environments across production and non-production systems.

Develop scripting and automation using Bash or Python.

Manage automation workflows using Oracle Linux Automation Manager.

Troubleshoot Linux OS, server, and infrastructure issues.

Collaborate with Systems, Network, and Storage teams to support enterprise operations.

Provide backup support for network and storage functions.

Assist with cloud integration and support for AWS and Azure environments.

Perform patching, upgrades, system tuning, and migration activities.

Maintain documentation for configurations, processes, and operational procedures.

Participate in modernization efforts tied to cloud technologies and infrastructure upgrades.

Required Skills :

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

(OR 3+ years of Systems Analyst experience in place of formal education)

3+ years of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

3+ years of experience with Linux Operating Systems

3+ years of experience with Linux scripting (Bash or Python)

3+ years of experience with Oracle Linux Automation Manager

Experience with Oracle Unbreakable Linux Server

Strong troubleshooting and system administration skills

Preferred Skills :

Oracle Database experience

VxRail hyperconverged hardware support

VMware virtualization technologies

AWS cloud support

Azure cloud support

Windows Server administration

Active Directory administration