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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Linux Systems Engineer - **Company:** Rockstar Games - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $121,400.0 - $150,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Link Aggregation (Ethernet), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Airflow, Apache HTTP Server, Bash Shell, CentOS, Cisco IOS, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Linux, Distributed Data Store, Domain Name System (DNS), Elasticsearch, Perl (Programming Language), Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Python (Programming Language), Kerberos (Protocol), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, MongoDB, MySQL, Network Protocols, Nginx, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Redis, Ansible, Prometheus, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Apache Zookeeper, Computer Gaming, Transport Layer Security, CheckMK, System Availability, Grafana, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Puppet, Restful APIs, Splunk, Network Server - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27922031/Senior-Linux-Systems-Engineer-Any-New-York-1214 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, IT certifications, or equivalent experience. * 5+ years' experience in a Linux environment using related technologies and standards such as HTTP, DNS, LDAP, Kerberos / Generic Security Services Application Program Interface (GSSAPI), and distributed databases. * In-depth hands-on experience with RHEL or CentOS as well as configuration management experience with either Chef, Puppet or Ansible. * Experience administering systems in a high traffic, multi-system, public facing environment. * Experience configuring and maintaining Apache / NGINX servers. * Experience administering one of the following: Elasticsearch, Redis, Mongo, Airflow, Kafka, Zookeeper, MySQL or PostgreSQL. * Possess a thorough understanding of network protocols and standards such as TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP/S and SSL/PKI. * Experience working with major CDN providers. * Experience scripting in one of the following languages: Bash, Python, or Perl. * Experience with REST API automation. PLUSES Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position. * Experience supporting online game development and production environments. * General Cisco IOS administration experience for adding removing VLANS and LACP bonds. * Knowledge of PowerShell. ## Description Rockstar is on the lookout for a passionate Senior Linux Systems Engineer who is skilled at building and supporting Linux environments that are highly redundant and scalable. This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar's NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan. WHAT WE DO * 24x7 Linux operations of our online games, features, and services. * Hands-on support to the operations of online and development environments. * Build and plan infrastructure for upcoming releases., * Hands-on maintenance and administration of Linux based systems. * Perform patching and support server migrations, as needed. * Develop standard operating procedures to ensure high availability. * Perform routine system maintenance, when needed, to resolve issues. * Support root cause analysis efforts across multiple infrastructure layers. * Ensure a highly available production environment, particularly during system maintenances. * Administer monitoring services such as Check_MK, Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, and Tempo. * Provide timely and creative solutions to difficult problems. ## Related Videos - [Building the platform for providing ML predictions based on real-time player activity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/944-building-the-platform-for-providing-ml-predictions-based-on-real-time-player-activity) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Post-Quantum Cryptography: Preparing for Q-Day](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100179-post-quantum-cryptography-preparing-for-q-day) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Streaming AI Responses in Real-Time with SSE in Next.js & NestJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1630-streaming-ai-responses-in-real-time-with-sse-in-next-js-nestjs) - [Accelerating Authentication Architecture: Taking Passwordless to the Next Level](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/733-accelerating-authentication-architecture-taking-passwordless-to-the-next-level) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)