Linux Engineer

Job#: 3025606

Job Description:
Linux Build Engineer (Onprem and Cloud)

Location: Dallas, TX

Employment Type: Contract to Perm

Summary:

The team is seeking an experienced Linux Build Engineer to support enterprise platform build, automation, and cloud infrastructure initiatives. This role focuses on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) builds, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and AWS-based provisioning using Terraform. The engineer will partner with application development, business teams, and cloud platform groups to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable infrastructure aligned with teams standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Build, configure, and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems across enterprise and cloud environments

Design and maintain Linux build and provisioning processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles

Develop and maintain Ansible-based automation for OS builds, configuration management, and operational consistency

Implement and support AWS infrastructure builds using Terraform, including EC2- based Linux workloads

Provision, configure, and support AWS EC2 instances following enterprise architecture and security standards

Understand, implement, and troubleshoot AWS Security Groups, including ingress/egress rules and layered access models

Support Linux workloads deployed on VMware vCenter and hybrid infrastructure platforms

Apply Chef configuration management concepts (familiarity required) to support standardization and automation

Ensure systems adhere to security, compliance, and baseline configuration metrics, supporting audit and regulatory requirements

Analyze and clearly articulate technical challenges, risks, and constraints to engineering leadership and stakeholders

Partner with business teams and application development (AD) to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions

Track and manage work using Jira, contributing stories and delivery transparency within Agile workflows

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, reliability, IaC maturity, and operational excellence

Required Qualifications:

8-10 years of enterprise Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience

Strong hands-on experience with Ansible automation

Proven experience adhering to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices

Hands-on experience with Terraform for AWS infrastructure builds

Practical experience provisioning and supporting AWS EC2 instances

Solid understanding of AWS Security Groups and network access controls

Experience supporting workloads in VMware vCenter / virtualized environments

Familiarity with Chef configuration management

Strong understanding of compliance, configuration baselines, and operational metrics

Ability to communicate technical challenges clearly to technical and non-technical audiences

Experience collaborating with business stakeholders and application development teams

Hands-on experience using Jira for Agile delivery and story tracking

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Preferred / Advantageous Qualifications:

Familiarity with Windows build and provisioning processes

Experience operating in regulated and security-focused enterprise environments

Exposure to hybrid cloud operating models and enterprise AWS platforms

Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and automation-driven delivery models

Compensation & Benefits

A compensation package will be provided to eligible employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.