Senior Linux Engineer

About This Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Linux Engineer to design, implement, secure, and maintain enterprise Linux-based infrastructure. The ideal candidate will ensure high availability, performance, automation, and security across mission-critical server environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage enterprise Linux servers in production environments
• Administer and support Linux distributions such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, or Oracle Linux
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high system uptime
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and system security policies
• Perform patch management, system upgrades, and kernel tuning
• Implement and support high availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Automate system administration tasks using scripting (Shell, Python, or Ansible)
• Manage storage, file systems, and LVM configurations
• Support virtualization and cloud environments (VMware, AWS, Azure, or similar)
• Configure and maintain services such as Apache, Nginx, DNS, SSH, FTP, and NFS
• Conduct root cause analysis for system failures and performance issues
• Maintain documentation for infrastructure, procedures, and configurations
• Collaborate with network, security, and application teams for infrastructure support

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–8+ years of experience in Linux system administration or engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise Linux environments
• Solid understanding of system performance tuning and troubleshooting
• Experience with shell scripting (Bash) and automation tools
• Knowledge of networking concepts (DNS, TCP/IP, routing, firewalls)
• Experience with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, etc.)
• Experience in virtualization and/or cloud platforms
• Strong understanding of security hardening and compliance standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, or equivalent
• Experience with automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet
• Experience in container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 5 months

Work Location: In person