Linux Systems Engineer

Insight Global
McLean, United States of America
10 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 148K

Job location

McLean, United States of America

Tech stack

Adobe Analytics
Bash
Ubuntu (Operating System)
CentOS
Linux
Monitoring of Systems
Hyper-V
Python
Linux Servers
Red Hat Enterprise Linux - RHEL
Ansible
Software Vulnerability Management
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Information Technology
Patch Management
VMware

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.

Requirements

· 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.

Benefits & conditions

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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