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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux Engineer (Addison) - **Company:** Matlen Silver - **Location:** Addison, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Apache HTTP Server, Bash Shell, BIND, Databases, System Configuration, IBM DB2, Linux, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Linux Servers, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Nginx, Oracle (Applications), Windows PowerShell, Software Testing Automation Framework, Virtualization Technology, SSL Certificate Management, Scripting, Spring-boot, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Web Technologies, Tools for Reporting, Hardware Infrastructure, Puppet, Microservices - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=472bec8dd2052da3 ## About the Role * Bachelors degree in computer sciences, engineering, or its equivalent, * Strong scripting skills in Python, Ruby, Perl, or a related language * 5+ years experience working with Linux operating systems * Experience with Ping, SSO and certificate management. * Knowledge of automation technologies * Excellent communication and documentation skills * Experience with Linux servers in virtualized environments * Strong knowledge of Linux scripting languages * Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining services such as Bind, Apache, MySQL, Nginx, etc. * Solid understanding of configuration management tools, such as Puppet and Chef * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills * Knowledge of databases such as MS SQL, Oracle, or DB2 * Experience with application support, web technologies, APIs, and microservices * Have a passion for problem solving and automation and a willingness to continue growing your skills in this area. * Self-motivated and a self-starter. If you have a question, be pro-active in finding the answer and communicate your learnings with teammates * Excellent oral and written skills ## Description The Linux engineer will be responsible for installing and monitoring Unix/Linux open-source operating systems and caters to the clients needs in this environment. The individual also resolves user issues, addresses change management requests, and identifies potential issues by implementing protective measures. As an ideal candidate, you have proven experience designing, implementing, and monitoring Linux infrastructure, maintaining Linux systems, and collaborating with other IT professionals in developing automation strategies and deployment processes. Typical duties and responsibilities * Install, configure, and maintain servers in a Linux environment * Develop and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies * Monitor the health of the Linux servers through both automated and manual processes * Design, develop, and implement infrastructure monitoring and reporting tools through scripts such as BASH and PowerShell * Perform server hardware maintenance and upgrades * Create test automation frameworks in collaboration with team members or other IT departments * Develop tools to help increase functionality and efficiency of available infrastructure * Maintain software repositories and apply software updates * Maintain documentation for procedures, configurations, and programs ## Related Videos - [JavaScript the Grumpy Parts](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/306-javascript-the-grumpy-parts) - [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) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [How to implement convenient Python bindings to C++](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/618-how-to-implement-convenient-python-bindings-to-c) ## Related Articles - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [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) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers)