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# Sr Linux Engineer

- **Company:** Princeton IT Services
- **Location:** Orange, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Linux, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, File Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Perl (Programming Language), Monitoring of Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Linux System Administration, Linux Distribution, Logical Volume Manager, Nagios, Networking Basics, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Prometheus, Shell Script, Software Deployment, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Zabbix, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Patch Management, Puppet, Docker, User Administration, Vmware
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/71110649-5ac3-4bd6-afac-326c762be98e/sr-linux-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
 * 7+ years of hands-on experience in Linux system administration and engineering.
 * Strong experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and/or other enterprise-grade Linux distributions.
 * Proficiency in shell scripting and task automation.
 * Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
 * Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, etc.).
 * Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPNs).
 * Experience with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, etc.).
 * Excellent problem-solving and communication skills., * Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent certification.
 * Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools.
 * Exposure to ITIL practices and change management processes.

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Linux Engineer to join our IT infrastructure team in Orange, Connecticut. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux-based systems and services. You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our infrastructure., * Design, install, configure, and maintain Linux systems (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.) in physical, virtual, and cloud environments.

 * Perform system administration tasks including user management, security hardening, system monitoring, backups, and patch management.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve system performance issues and outages in a timely manner.
 * Implement automation using scripting (Bash, Python, Perl, etc.) and tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
 * Manage storage and file systems, including LVM, NFS, and SAN/NAS configurations.
 * Support virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.).
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support software deployments and application hosting environments.
 * Participate in disaster recovery planning and execution.
 * Monitor system logs and proactively respond to alerts and anomalies.
 * Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.