Linux Engineer

We are seeking a Linux Engineer for a strategic platform engineering role focused on enterprise Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments. This position involves the design, implementation, and operation of shared cloud and on-premise platforms to enable engineering teams to deliver software safely and reliably. The role emphasizes platform evolution and ownership within a hybrid infrastructure, with minimal day-to-day incident support. If you or anyone you know would be interested or would like to learn more, please apply now or send all resumes to kiveyrussell@apexsystems.com, * Take ownership of the enterprise Linux platform, including RHEL 7, 8, and 9 environments.

• Design, build, and evolve enterprise Linux platforms to meet business needs.
• Manage the platform lifecycle, including vulnerability remediation and risk mitigation.
• Contribute to the platform roadmap and overall engineering strategy.
• Deploy, configure, and support Linux server environments and core services.
• Develop technical standards and evaluate new technologies.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams, including networking and security., This is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The position operates within a tiered support model, where this role focuses on engineering and platform ownership, while a separate tier handles incident support. The environment is automation-heavy and involves high interaction with security and risk teams.

Education: An undergraduate degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required. Experience: A minimum of five years of related work experience is required, including specific experience supporting Linux server and virtualization platforms. Technical Skills:

• Strong engineering experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8/9).
• Experience with automation tools such as Puppet, Ansible and/or Github.
• Proficiency with AWS infrastructure, particularly EC2-based environments.
• A working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools like Terraform.
• Familiarity with industry security principles and practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and operational support skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling enterprise security findings and compliance requirements.
• Exposure to large-scale enterprise governance environments., Basic Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience; or Master’s degree, pl…

• $86,800-165,200 per year