Linux Systems Engineer
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$57 - $71 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | McLean, Virginia |
About this job
Job Description
Required Skills & Experience
· 3+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or technical consulting.
· Hands-on experience supporting:
o Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.)
o System administration (users, permissions, services, networking)
o Patch management tools (yum/dnf/apt)
· Experience with vulnerability remediation and security best practices.
· Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills across identity, virtualization, and storage layers.
· Ability to communicate technical issues and solutions clearly to clients.
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field OR an Associate’s degree (AA/AS) with equivalent practical experience.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
· Experience with VMware or Hyper-V
· Familiarity with automation/scripting (Bash, Python, Ansible)
· Experience with security and monitoring tools (e.g., Defender, Tenable)
· Linux certifications (RHCSA, RHCE, Security+)
· Experience supporting multi-site or hybrid environments.
· Prior consulting or professional services experience.
Job Description
We are seeking a Level 2 (L2) Linux System Engineer to support and maintain client Linux server environments. This role focuses on advanced troubleshooting, patching, vulnerability remediation, and ensuring overall system performance and stability.
This is a hands-on, client-facing role responsible for resolving escalated issues and maintaining secure, reliable infrastructure.