Lead Linux Administrator

Akkodis is seeking a Lead Linux Administrator for a Contract with a client in Bellevue, WA. You will lead the administration and automation of Linux-based infrastructure supporting HPC and semiconductor workloads, while optimizing performance and reliability.

Rate Range: $50/hour to $53/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Lead Linux Administrator Job Responsibilities Include

• Lead administration and optimization of Linux-based infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance for HPC and semiconductor workloads.
• Manage and maintain HPC clusters and job schedulers, including troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Implement automation and infrastructure-as-code practices, leveraging tools like Git, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting (Python, Bash).
• Collaborate with architecture and cloud teams to integrate hybrid cloud solutions, primarily Azure, into existing Linux environments.
• Monitor system performance and capacity, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain reliability.
• Ensure security and compliance across Linux systems, applying best practices for patching, access control, and vulnerability management.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8–10 years in Linux system administration, with leadership experience in HPC or semiconductor environments.
• Strong expertise in HPC clusters, job schedulers, and hybrid cloud integration (Azure).
• Advanced scripting skills in Python and Bash, with hands-on experience in Git, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools.
  
  

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Ritesh.Kumar@akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $50.00 to $53.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
  
  

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