Job Specifications
Job Title: Windows & Linux System Administration
Location: Hybrid – Louisville, KY
Contract
About Smart IT Frame:
At Smart IT Frame, we connect top talent with leading organizations across the USA. With over a decade of staffing excellence, we specialize in IT, healthcare, and professional roles, empowering both clients and candidates to grow together.
Role Summary
Systems Administrator / Automation Engineer with hands-on experience in Windows and Linux system administration, scripting automation, and technical documentation. The ideal candidate will support day-to-day system operations, build automated deployment scripts, and create reliable documentation to enable consistent, high-quality IT service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Windows & Linux System Administration
Perform basic administration of Windows and Linux servers including user management, file system permissions, updates, and system monitoring.
Support OS-level troubleshooting involving services, processes, networking, and performance.
Install, configure, and maintain applications and system components within both environments.
Apply patches, security updates, and system hardening guidelines.
Installation & Automation Scripting
Create and maintain installation, setup, and configuration scripts for software deployments and system provisioning.
Develop automation scripts using Bash and PowerShell for repetitive tasks, system configuration, and operational workflows.
Standardize build scripts and deployment processes to ensure consistency across environments.
Troubleshoot and optimize existing automation scripts.
Scripting (Bash & PowerShell)
Write robust and secure Bash scripts for Linux administration tasks.
Build PowerShell scripts for Windows administration, reporting, and configuration automation.
Integrate scripts with system tools, APIs, and logs to automate maintenance activities.
Follow scripting best practices including error handling, logging, modularization, and version control.
Documentation & Process Standards
Produce clear, structured, and comprehensive technical documentation including installation guides, troubleshooting procedures, runbooks, and configurations.
Maintain versioned documentation for scripts, deployments, and system configuration changes.
Contribute to knowledge base articles for internal teams.
Ensure documentation aligns with compliance, audit, and operational standards.
Required Skills & Experience
8–10 years of experience in systems administration or IT engineering roles.
Strong foundational knowledge of Windows Server and Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS) administration.
Hands-on scripting experience in Bash and PowerShell.
Experience writing installation scripts or automated deployment procedures.
Familiarity with networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, IP addressing).
Understanding of system logs, service management, and process monitoring.
Nice to Have
Experience with version control (Git).
Basic knowledge of automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
Understanding of virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V).
Exposure to CI/CD processes.
Soft Skills
Strong documentation and communication abilities.
Analytical mindset with excellent troubleshooting skills.
Ability to learn quickly, adapt, and work independently.
Team-oriented and reliable approach to problem-solving.
Top Skills Required:
Windows Administration
Linux Administration
PowerShell
Apply today or share profiles at Gayathri.s@smartitframe.com
About the Company
Smart IT Frame stands as a leading NMSDC-certified IT Solutions and Servicing company, founded in 2012 with headquarters in Somerset, New Jersey. Our commitment to promoting Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) values is unwavering. With our expertise, we support client initiatives by offering innovative IT solutions and services to leading System Integrators in the private and public sectors.
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