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# Systems Engineer (Linux Focus)

- **Company:** Civilsoft Technologies Inc.
- **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Secure Shell (SSH), Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), Cloud Computing, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Security Content Automation Protocol, Virtualization Technology, SSL Certificate Management, Firewalls (Computer Science), Selinux, Performance Monitor, CIS Benchmarks, Vmware
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a5640423-47ca-40ed-a647-390c46ed75f6

## About the Role

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Linux Administration, Enterprise Linux Administration, Linux Patching, Linux Upgrades, Linux Troubleshooting, System Hardening, OS Lifecycle Management, VMware, Virtualization, Bash, Python, Ansible, SSH, SELinux, Linux Firewalls, PAM, Certificate Management, Access Controls, Performance Monitoring, Capacity Planning

Preferred Skills:

Ubuntu, CIS Benchmarks, STIG, SCAP, NIST Compliance, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Infrastructure, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Red Hat Certifications

Mandatory Requirements:

 * 5-8 years of enterprise Linux administration experience.
 * Strong hands-on RHEL experience.
 * Local candidates able to meet the hybrid onsite schedule.
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 * Must be willing to work on W2.
 * Resume must include full education details, including university name and year of completion.
 * Genuine LinkedIn profile with an updated profile picture.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with a strong focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration to support enterprise infrastructure operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing Linux servers, performing system patching and upgrades, implementing security hardening, and supporting virtualized environments., * Administer and maintain enterprise Linux servers, primarily RHEL.

 * Perform Linux patching, OS upgrades, system hardening, and lifecycle management.
 * Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity.
 * Manage SSH, SELinux, firewalls, PAM, certificates, and access controls.
 * Troubleshoot Linux infrastructure and operating system issues.
 * Support VMware and virtualized environments.
 * Develop automation scripts using Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar tools.
 * Support security compliance initiatives and infrastructure protection.
 * Assist with cloud/hybrid infrastructure, disaster recovery, and business continuity.