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Linux Systems Administrator

V Group Inc.
Columbia, SC Contractor
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026

Candidate MUST be a SC resident. No relocation allowed and Only VISA Independent ll W2


Job Title: Linux Systems Administrator

Work Location: Columbia, SC (Hybrid – 3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

Duration: 12 Months

Client: State of South Carolina

Department: Department of Social Services

Project Scope

This role involves working across the systems and network domain with a major emphasis on Linux Server Administration and Cloud Server Administration. You will play a critical role in building, optimizing, and maintaining server infrastructure in an enterprise environment.


Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive Systems Analyst – Consultant who will be responsible for the planning, implementation, deployment, and management of Linux server instances. Current environments include RHEL and Oracle Unbreakable Linux.

The position requires partnering closely with the infrastructure team and providing secondary support in related areas such as storage and network administration.


Daily Responsibilities

  • Manage and administer Linux server environments including RHEL and Oracle Unbreakable Linux.
  • Plan, implement, patch, maintain, and optimize server infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with system architects, network engineers, and infrastructure teams.
  • Act as backup support for network and storage operational tasks.
  • Contribute to automation and performance improvement initiatives.


Required Skills (Most Critical First)

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Server
  • Linux Operating System Administration
  • Oracle Unbreakable Linux Server
  • Linux Scripting (Bash or Python)
  • Oracle Linux Automation Manager


Preferred Skills

(Plus, points, not mandatory but highly valuable)

  • Oracle Database Exposure
  • VxRail Hyperconverged Hardware
  • VMware
  • AWS / Azure Cloud Support
  • Windows Server Administration
  • Active Directory


Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science / computer engineering / electrical engineering or related field
  • OR
  • Equivalent experience in place of degree (minimum 3 years hands-on experience)



Amit Mehra

Delivery Manager- Consulting

Phone: 609-371-5400 x 311

Direct Number: 6094012349

Email: amitm@vgroupinc.com

Web: www.vgroupinc.com

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