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Senior Linux Administrator

CGI
Lafayette, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2026 CLOSED ON 4/21/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Linux Administrator position at 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.

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

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $90,700.00 - $198,400.00.

CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive insurance options
  • Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Wellness and Well-being programs

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Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

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Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

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