Linux System Administrator/RHEL

A growing organization in South Jersey is looking to hire a Senior System Administrator to work in their Linux environment. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of IT hardware, software, and networks to ensure operational efficiency and security. Duties include performing data backup operations in compliance with recovery objectives, applying timely security patches, evaluating and recommending emerging technologies, and configuring IT systems for secure and scalable performance. They are looking for someone who has technical expertise in RHEL-based Linux, scripting, languages, and VMware. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of relevant professional background and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. This role also involves leadership in IT projects, mentoring junior engineers, and managing virtual infrastructures for high availability and resource efficiency. This is a contract to hire role and is fully onsite.

Contract Duration: 6 Months Contract to Hire

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ Years Experience in Linux Administration, RHEL, RedHat
• Strong VMware Expertise, vSphere, vCenter
• Scripting Knowledge, bash, powershell, python
• Ability to Obtain a Secret Clearance

Desired Skills & Experience

• Cloud Exposure
• Knowledge of Networking, TCP/IP
• Automation Exposure

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 80% Linux
• 10% Networking
• 10% Windows

Daily Responsibilities

• 60% Day to Day Administration & Engineering
• 40% Project Work

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.