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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Linux System Engineer - **Company:** Tista Science and Technology Corporation - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Databases, Linux, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Uptime, Networking Basics, Routing, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Prometheus, Shell Script, Data Logging, Scripting, Load Balancing, Cloud Monitoring, Grafana, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Docker, Elk Stack, User Accounts - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gejcwy ## About the Role + Strong proficiency in Linux system administration (CentOS, Ubuntu, Red Hat). + Hands-on experience with Azure/AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, VPC, Azure VM, Azure Storage, etc.). + Familiar with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation). + Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python, PowerShell). + Understanding of networking fundamentals, VPNs, DNS, load balancing, and firewalls. + Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus. + Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Grafana, ELK stack). + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. + Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. + Commitment to documentation, process improvement, and operational excellence Preferred Certifications + AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or Solutions Architect. + Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate. + AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or DevOps Engineer. + Linux Certified: Azure Administrator or DevOps Engineer Expert. + Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). + Experience in chaos engineering, capacity modeling, or SRE tooling. Education: + Master's degree in computer science, electronics engineering or related technical discipline and 10+ years' work experience. + Ten (10) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education (20 years total). Clearance: + The ability to pass a Tier 4/HIGH Background Investigation. ## Description + Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers + Manage system performance, uptime, and reliability across production and staging environments. + Implement and maintain user accounts, permissions, and system policies. + Apply system updates, patches, and security configurations regularly. + Deploy, configure, and manage cloud resources (VMs, storage, networking, databases, and load balancers). + Manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation. + Design and implement backup, disaster recovery, and failover strategies. + Monitor cloud performance and optimize cost and efficiency. + Configure and maintain firewalls, VPNs, routing, and network security groups. + Implement identity and access management (IAM) policies and role-based access controls. + Ensure compliance with data protection and security best practices. + Automate operational processes and deployments using shell scripts, Python, or PowerShell. + Support CI/CD pipelines for software delivery. + Work closely with DevOps teams to support containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). + Utilize monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, etc.) to ensure system health. + Troubleshoot performance issues, outages, and configuration problems. ## Related Videos - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)