Senior Linux Administrator

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Senior Linux Administrator

@ CGI

Position Description:

CGI is at the forefront of innovation, and our Linux infrastructure plays a pivotal role in driving our success. We're looking for a seasoned professional like yourself to help lead our Linux administration efforts, ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of our systems. This position requires strong knowledge of RHEL 7-9, with experience in STIG hardening and Ansible.

This position is located in Lafayette, LA, Knoxville, TN, Fairfax, VA, Lebanon, VA or Belton TX.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

  • Support the Linux environment for the database team.
  • Development of user documentation and guidelines.
  • Development of presentation material.
  • Investigate, collaborate, and resolve production jobs and job failures.
  • Support weekend maintenance activities to apply changes during non-peak hours.
  • Provide input to continuous improvement of Linux Administration and Support.
  • Implement STIG hardening standard for required systems.
  • Utilize Ansible to manage client machines and automate processes.


Qualifications:

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

  • Excellent communication and written skills.
  • Proficiency in Linux Patching/upgrading.
  • Proficiency with Linux commands and shell scripting
  • Proficiency with Linux troubleshooting
  • Proficiency with Ansible and Ansible Tower
  • Proficiency in High Availability and Disaster Recovery
  • Proficiency in Linux Performance Tuning
  • Proficiency in STIG hardening
  • Master's degree and 6+ years of experience in a training-related field or
  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in a training-related field
  • Works independently with guidance in only the most complex situations. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
  • Must be able to obtain a Public Trust
  • Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:
  • Strong working knowledge of Azure
  • Experience supporting databases running on Linux.
  • Experience with working with Federal Government clients

Skills:

  • Analytical Thinking
  • English
  • Server - Linux
  • System Administration


How to Apply:

Apply online at: https://cgi.njoyn.com/corp/xweb/xweb.asp?NTKN=c&clid=21001&Page=joblisting 

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Location: Lafayette, LA
Date Posted: March 23, 2026
Application Deadline: April 23, 2026
Job Type: Full-time