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Vaco LLC
Windows / Linux Admin
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What they do
A Unix Administrator or Engineer installs, configures, and maintains UNIX operating systems operating within a business. Analyzes and resolves problems associated with the operating system's servers, hardware, applications, and software. Detects, diagnoses, and reports UNIX related problems on servers.
$114,218 / year median in the U.S.
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Windows /
Linux Admin DETAILS Location :
Remote Position Type :
12M+ Contract Hourly /Salary :
to $70W2+ (based on experience-level)JOB SUMMARY
Vaco is currently seeking a Windows / Linux Administrator for a 12M+ Contract opportunity that is remote. The Windows / Linux Administrator will focus on providing enterprise Windows / Linux Server Administration while modernizing and automating infrastructure operations. The Windows / Linux Administrator will maintain the health, stability, performance, and security of hybrid server environments, troubleshoot complex operating system issues, support VMware-based virtual infrastructure, and implement automation via Bash, PowerShell, and Python scripting. The Windows / Linux Administrator will leverage IaC, version control, and configuration management to automate infrastructure provisioning, improve configuration consistency, and support scalable enterprise operations.JOB REQUIREMENTS
Windows Server Administration- Active Directory / Entra ID (Azure AD) / Group Policy / PowerShell Scripting / DNS / DHCP / Server Performance Tuning / Troubleshooting / Patch/Lifecycle Management Linux Administration
- Enterprise Linux Environments (RHEL / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky Linux) / Bash Scripting / System Performance Tuning / Troubleshooting / Package/Service Management Infrastructure Automation
- PowerShell / Bash / Python | Automating Administrative Tasks / Server Provisioning / Operational Workflows IaC / Version Control
- IaC Concepts / Git / Azure DevOps | Automated Infrastructure Deployment / Configuration Standardization Virtualization Administration
- VMware Virtual Infrastructure / VM Provisioning / Resource Management / Performance Optimization Server Performance / Incident Resolution
- Diagnosing Complex Windows / Linux Performance Issues / Root Cause Analysis / System Monitoring / Capacity Planning / Performance Optimization Configuration Management (preferred / working knowledge)
- Chef / Configuration Management Platforms | Supporting Automated Configuration / Compliance / Infrastructure Consistency Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.