Senior Linux Administrator

Company: CGI
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

U.S.- CGI Partner story: Balance work and life By playing this video you consent to Google/YouTube processing your data and using cookies – Learn more . 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 CGIFederalJob LI-JK6 Skills: Analytical Thinking English Server - Linux System Administration What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. 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. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. 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. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned. We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members. 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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