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Linux System Administrator

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Kansas, MO Contractor
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/17/2026
Linux Systems Administrator (Hybrid - Kansas City, MO)

Location:

Kansas City, MO (Hybrid Work Environment)

Job Type:

Contract (Potential for Contract-to-Hire)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to support a large-scale infrastructure modernization initiative. This role focuses on transitioning legacy systems into a modern, cloud-based environment while ensuring stability, performance, and long-term scalability.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in complex enterprise environments, supporting critical systems, and contributing to cloud transformation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer and maintain Linux server environments (Red Hat and SUSE)
  • Perform system patching, upgrades, and software deployments
  • Manage and support infrastructure hosting enterprise applications in Linux environments
  • Provide operational support for platforms that enable legacy application workloads to run in modern systems
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability
  • Document system configurations, processes, and environment details
  • Support cloud-based infrastructure (AWS) and ongoing migration activities
  • Participate in knowledge transfer and collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Assist with transition from project-based work to steady-state operations

Required Qualifications

  • 5 years of Linux system administration experience (Red Hat and/or SUSE)
  • Strong command-line experience and system-level troubleshooting skills
  • Hands-on experience with patch management and infrastructure maintenance
  • Experience supporting enterprise application platforms in Linux environments
  • Working knowledge of AWS and managing Linux workloads in the cloud
  • Strong documentation and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience supporting legacy systems or modernization initiatives
  • Familiarity with COBOL-based environments or mainframe-related technologies
  • Exposure to data warehousing, reporting systems, or enterprise applications
  • Experience with database platforms such as DB2 or Teradata
  • Experience in large-scale system migrations (on-prem to cloud)

What You'll Gain

  • Opportunity to work on a large-scale enterprise modernization project
  • Hands-on experience with cloud transformation (AWS)
  • Exposure to specialized enterprise platforms and tools
  • Collaborative, supportive IT environment
  • Potential for long-term or full-time conversion
  • Ability to influence future-state infrastructure design

Work Environment

  • Hybrid schedule (combination of on-site and remote work)
  • Standard business hours with occasional off-hours support for critical incidents
  • Collaborative team supporting enterprise-level systems

Business Impact

  • Help reduce operational costs by modernizing legacy systems
  • Enable scalable, cloud-based infrastructure
  • Improve system performance and data accessibility
  • Support long-term technology transformation initiatives

Why This Role Is Open

  • Ongoing infrastructure modernization project
  • Transition of responsibilities due to upcoming resource changes
  • Need for cloud-aligned Linux expertise to support current and future systems

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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