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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux System Engineer - **Company:** Laiba Technologies LLC - **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Packaging, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Booting (BIOS), Computer Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Document Management Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Network Interface Controllers, IPv4, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Linux Kernel, Linux Distribution, Netconf, Network Interface, Routing, Packet Analyzer, Network Administration, Network Virtualization, Open VSwitch, Quick EMUlator (QEMU), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Memory Leaks, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Diagnostic Tools, Computer Networking Systems, Enterprise Software Applications, Extensible Firmware Interface, Computer Network Technologies, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Performance Monitor - **Published:** October 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=acfaab4dafa2dc33 ## About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Linux System Engineer to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Linux systems, networking, virtualization, system performance, and automation. The role focuses on designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and optimizing enterprise Linux environments. The candidate will work extensively with Linux internals, system boot processes, networking technologies, virtualization platforms, and production infrastructure. The successful candidate should have hands-on experience with KVM, QEMU, libvirt, Linux networking, virtual NICs, SR-IOV, PCI passthrough, DPDK, Open vSwitch (OVS), Python, and shell scripting. Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose complex production issues using logs, core dumps, packet captures, and system traces are essential., * Proven experience as a Linux System Engineer or similar systems engineering role. * Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems and Linux internals. * Strong understanding of: * Linux system boot process * Bootloaders * Boot order * UEFI * initramfs * systemd * Linux services * Strong networking knowledge, including: * IPv4 * NICs * Linux bridges * Bonding * VLANs * Routing * DHCP * DNS * Firewalls * Hands-on experience with KVM, QEMU, and libvirt. * Strong understanding of virtual networking and virtual NICs. * Experience with SR-IOV and PCI passthrough. * Knowledge of DPDK and Open vSwitch (OVS). * Proficiency in Python and Shell/Bash scripting. * Experience with RPM-based Linux distributions and software packaging. * Familiarity with REST and RESTCONF APIs. * Understanding of NETCONF and YANG. * Strong production troubleshooting experience using logs, core dumps, packet captures, and system traces. * Strong understanding of Linux performance troubleshooting. * Ability to identify and troubleshoot: * Memory leaks * CPU utilization issues * Memory/resource exhaustion * Network performance issues * Process and service failures * Boot failures * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Ability to perform root-cause analysis for complex production issues. * Strong communication and collaboration skills. * Ability to work effectively across systems, networking, virtualization, and software engineering teams. ## Description * Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise Linux-based systems and infrastructure. * Manage Linux operating systems, system services, configurations, and production environments. * Troubleshoot complex Linux system, networking, virtualization, and performance issues. * Analyze Linux internals, system boot processes, systemd services, and system performance. * Configure and troubleshoot Linux networking components, including: * IPv4 networking * Network interfaces/NICs * Linux bridges * Bonding * VLANs * Routing * DHCP and DNS * Firewalls * Configure and troubleshoot virtual networking and virtual NICs. * Work with virtualization technologies including KVM, QEMU, and libvirt. * Implement and troubleshoot advanced networking technologies such as: * SR-IOV * PCI passthrough * DPDK * Open vSwitch (OVS) * Develop automation and system administration scripts using Python and Shell/Bash scripting. * Manage Linux services and troubleshoot service startup, dependency, and systemd-related issues. * Work with RPM-based Linux distributions and manage software packages and repositories. * Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux RPM packages and packaging processes. * Troubleshoot production issues using: * System and application logs * Core dumps * Packet captures * System traces * Performance monitoring and diagnostic tools * Analyze system performance issues related to CPU, memory, disk, networking, and processes. * Identify and troubleshoot memory leaks, resource exhaustion, and other system-level performance problems. * Analyze Linux boot issues involving bootloaders, boot order, UEFI, and initramfs. * Work with REST/RESTCONF APIs and network management technologies such as NETCONF/YANG. * Collaborate with development, networking, virtualization, and infrastructure teams to resolve complex technical issues. * Support production environments and participate in root-cause analysis and problem resolution. * Document system configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and technical solutions.