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Linux Engineer
<p>We’re seeking a skilled Linux Engineer to support, maintain, and enhance our client's Linux infrastructure in a production environment. This role will focus on system administration, performance, reliability, and automation across critical platforms. You’ll work closely with DevOps, Cloud, and Infrastructure teams to ensure stable, secure, and scalable systems.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Administer, support, and optimize <strong>Linux</strong> servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.)</li><li>Perform system patching, upgrades, hardening, and performance tuning</li><li>Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and resolve production incidents</li><li>Automate routine tasks using <strong>Bash, Python, or similar scripting tools</strong></li><li>Support virtualization and/or cloud environments (VMware, AWS, Azure, or GCP)</li><li>Work with application and DevOps teams to support deployments and environment stability</li><li>Implement and maintain security best practices, access controls, and system configurations</li><li>Create and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and procedures</li><li>Participate in on-call rotations and after-hours support as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>3+ years of hands-on <strong>Linux systems administration/engineering</strong> experience</p><p>Strong experience with <strong>RHEL/CentOS and/or Ubuntu</strong> in production environments</p><p>Experience with system troubleshooting, performance tuning, and root cause analysis</p><p>Scripting experience with <strong>Bash, Python, or similar</strong></p><p>Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and backup tools</p><p>Solid understanding of networking basics (DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls, etc.)</p><p>Experience working in enterprise or mission-critical environments</p>
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  • Alpharetta, GA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 55.00 - 60.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We’re seeking a skilled Linux Engineer to support, maintain, and enhance our client's Linux infrastructure in a production environment. This role will focus on system administration, performance, reliability, and automation across critical platforms. You’ll work closely with DevOps, Cloud, and Infrastructure teams to ensure stable, secure, and scalable systems.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Administer, support, and optimize <strong>Linux</strong> servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.)</li><li>Perform system patching, upgrades, hardening, and performance tuning</li><li>Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and resolve production incidents</li><li>Automate routine tasks using <strong>Bash, Python, or similar scripting tools</strong></li><li>Support virtualization and/or cloud environments (VMware, AWS, Azure, or GCP)</li><li>Work with application and DevOps teams to support deployments and environment stability</li><li>Implement and maintain security best practices, access controls, and system configurations</li><li>Create and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and procedures</li><li>Participate in on-call rotations and after-hours support as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-17T18:48:43Z

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