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Eliassen Group Linux Systems Administrator in Westlake, Texas
Linux Systems Administrator
Westlake, TX
Type: Contract
Category: IT Admin
Industry: Financial Services
Reference ID: JN -032026-105781
Date Posted: 03/03/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/8Qgm5u
Description
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Description:
Hybrid Onsite Every Other Week in either Westlake, TX or MMK, NH
The organization seeks a Linux Systems Administrator to support distributed compute operations and server stability across Linux, Unix, Windows, hypervisors, and storage. The role will manage incident response, drive change execution, and collaborate with engineering and global operations teams to improve automation and reliability. The position emphasizes Red Hat Linux administration, virtualization, storage management, security compliance, and cross-team coordination.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $44.00 to $54.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:
Represent distributed compute and storage operations on incident calls and drive high severity incident resolution.
Administer and maintain Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems along with hypervisors and hardware.
Execute security compliance patching and ensure stability of server environments.
Collaborate daily with peers across operations teams and international teams.
Identify and implement automation opportunities across DevOps and engineering operations.
Perform change execution and contribute to operations KPIs and metrics.
Troubleshoot operating system, hardware, and storage issues.
Coordinate with vendors to complete root cause analyses and implement solutions.
Drive process improvements to enhance environment reliability, self-service, and self-healing.
Experience Requirements:
5+ years of IT experience across server and storage infrastructure technologies.
Hands-on expertise with Red Hat Linux 7, 8, and 9.
Knowledge of Linux security, identity and access management, and Delinea.
Experience with disk storage management and storage subsystems.
Virtualization experience with VMware ESX and related platforms.
On-call support coverage for enterprise operations.
Strong troubleshooting of OS, hardware, and storage issues.
Scripting experience with Shell and Python; exposure to Node or Angular is a plus.
Experience leading incident calls and partnering with enterprise customers and application teams.
Familiarity with Agile methodology and IT service management.
Understanding of infrastructure stacks including Linux, AIX, Windows, VMware, and server hardware from major vendors.
Experience with Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (preferred).
Proven experience with Veritas Storage Foundation or Veritas Cluster Server (preferred).
Experience with Windows, VMware, and OLVM (preferred).
Experience with SAN, NAS, or CAS infrastructures (preferred).
Recruitment Transparency Notice
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( noreply@eliassen.com , 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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