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# Linux Administrator

- **Company:** Matlen Silver
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Salary:** $128,960.0 - $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Linux, Issue Tracking Systems, Linux Servers, MongoDB, NoSQL, Ansible, Data Logging, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Cassandra
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6429baf9d6de7ba7

## About the Role

* Strong, recent Linux engineering experience in an enterprise environment.
 * Hands-on experience supporting NoSQL databases, preferably:
 * Cassandra - preferred
 * SingleStore
 * MongoDB
 * Experience logging into Linux servers, troubleshooting system/platform issues, and implementing fixes.
 * Experience supporting and maintaining production platforms and underlying database technologies.
 * Experience working directly with vendors to troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
 * Experience supporting similar enterprise infrastructure/platform environments.
 * Experience using Jira for ticketing, issue tracking, and operational support.

## Description

We are seeking a hands-on Linux Platform Engineer to support and maintain enterprise Linux platforms and the underlying NoSQL database technologies. This is an operations-focused role, not an architecture or design position. The ideal candidate will spend the majority of their time working directly on the platform-logging into servers, troubleshooting issues, maintaining systems, coordinating with vendors, and resolving production issues., * Provide hands-on operational support and maintenance for Linux-based platforms.

 * Support the underlying NoSQL database infrastructure and troubleshoot database/platform issues.
 * Investigate production incidents by reviewing system behavior, logs, configurations, and infrastructure.
 * Log into servers directly to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
 * Partner with database, infrastructure, application, and vendor teams to resolve complex problems.
 * Work with vendors to identify root causes and implement recommended solutions.
 * Perform platform maintenance, upgrades, enhancements, and operational changes.
 * Manage incidents, service requests, and technical tasks through Jira.
 * Help maintain platform stability, availability, and performance.
 * Contribute to automation and operational improvements where applicable.

Nice to Have

 * Ansible
 * CI/CD pipelines
 * Automation and scripting
 * Experience with infrastructure/platform automation
 * Experience applying AI tools to engineering or operational workflows


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