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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux Engineer - **Company:** V-Soft Consulting Inc. - **Location:** Wayne, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Linux, Github, Linux Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Puppet, Terraform - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/uscf14141f3df9945431a08cf751f26d7d/eaa ## About the Role 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… ## Description 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. 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