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System Administrator

Pontoon Solutions
Philadelphia, PA Contractor
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/25/2026

🚀 We’re Hiring: System Administrator (Linux/Unix) | 6–8 Years Experience | Contract Opportunities

We are looking for a highly skilled System Administrator with strong expertise in Linux/Unix environments, scripting, and automation to join our team.


🔹 Key Requirements:

• 6–8 years of hands-on System Administration experience

• Strong expertise in Oracle, Unix, Linux, and clustering technologies

Oracle Solaris experience is a plus (not mandatory)

• Expert-level knowledge of Unix systems

• Proven ability to develop scripts/programs using Bourne Shell, Perl, Python, or Java

• Strong experience in Python and Shell scripting

• Experience with Ansible, especially for build and patch automation (RHEL/OEL)

• Exposure to Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL), Solaris, and Exadata hardware is a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field (or equivalent qualification)

• Former contractors must be eligible for a 12-month assignment and be in good standing


🔹 Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain Linux/Unix systems

• Automate system tasks using scripting and configuration management tools

• Support system builds, patching, and performance tuning

• Troubleshoot and resolve system-related issues efficiently

• Ensure system reliability, security, and high availability


📍 Location: Chicago, IL / Philadelphia, PA (Local candidates only)

📌 Type: W2 Contract Opportunities


📩 Interested candidates, please share your resume at:

vaishali.jadhav@pontoonsolutions.com

Salary : $50 - $70

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