Linux Engineer

About the Role

Linux Engineer
Pay in the $80 - $90 range remote

Must be local to Rhode Island or MA and able to be on site 2-3 days a week



Must haves:

Configure/Install/Admin - Debian based (Ubuntu) systems and RHEL
Heavy Linux
KVM Hypervisor virtualization
PowerShell/Bash scripting






Title: Linux Engineer (3)

Other Acceptable Titles: N/A

# Open: 3

Max Submittals: N/A

Company: Healthcare

Remote / Hybrid Schedule: Hybrid must be willing to go onsite 2-3 days a week in Woonsocket, RI

Location Details: 1 CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Hours | shift | On Call | Time Zone: 9-5 EST Hours

Team: Retail Store Technology Software Development

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 12 months to start with potential extensions but no guarantees



Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Engineer to join our team and support the design, deployment, integration, and ongoing management of Linux-based infrastructure and containerized platforms. This role requires strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and modern container technologies, along with a solid foundation in Linux systems administration, troubleshooting, and operational best practices.
The ideal candidate will also bring experience with Linux, networking, system configuration coupled with DevOPS experience and will demonstrate strong documentation, integration, and cross-functional collaboration skills
The Linux Engineer is responsible for acting as Linux engineering subject matter expert on projects and business support requests of all sizes, from initiation through successful completion. You should be able to provide multiple solutions and be able to perform the engineering and drive the development required to implement any selected option. In alignment with Store Systems Management, problem resolution and collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure project goals are met. In addition, the Linux Engineer provides Store Systems Management with regular status updates, continuous process improvement, and completion of customer satisfaction initiatives.


Responsibilities:

Design, deploy, configure, and support Linux-based systems and environments.
Build, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
Maintain and optimize Kubernetes clusters, including deployment, scaling, monitoring, and performance tuning.
Support system integration efforts across infrastructure, applications, and platform services.
Configure and manage Linux networking, including routing, firewall rules, and related security controls.
Administer and troubleshoot IPTables and other Linux firewall technologies.
Partner with engineering, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure reliable and secure platform operations.
Create and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system diagrams.
Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
Ensure systems follow operational, security, and compliance standards.




Required Skills:

Bash/Python scripting at least intermediate
Configure/Install/Admin - Debian based (Ubuntu) systems and RHEL
Hardware management firmware, OOB (iLO), storage configuration (LVM)
KVM Hypervisor virtualization
Docker (EE & CE), create containers, docker-compose (Kubernetes, docker swarm is a plus)
Linux Benchmarking, Performance Testing
SystemD and Linux services (NTP, DNS, Squid, NFS, iptables)
Linux middleware services Apache, MySQL
Filesystem setup and management
System Security i.e. MSB, security scanning tools (e.g. Qualys), firewall, PKI
Working Knowledge of k3S (Kubernetes) clusters deployed in rancher/fleet environments at the edge and in cloud
Strong technical documentation skills


Preferred Skills:

CI/CD - Jenkins pipeline, GIT
Ansible
Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools is a plus.
Server Capacity Planning
Experience implementing HA environments
Experience with other Hypervisor hardware/software (Nutanix, Vmware Esxi)
Experience in Hybrid Cloud Platforms i.e OpenShift, OpenStack


Experience:

7+ Years Linux configuration/Engineering and scripting

Key Responsibilities & Skills

• Linux Systems Engineering
• Container Platform Management (Docker / Kubernetes)
• Infrastructure Design & Deployment
• System Integration & Automation
• Technical Documentation & SOP Development
• Incident Response & Root Cause Analysis
• Security & Compliance (Linux Security, Firewall, Qualys)
• Performance Benchmarking & Tuning
• Hardware Management (Firmware, iLO, LVM Storage)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technical Skills

• Bash / Python scripting
• Debian / Ubuntu / RHEL administration
• KVM Hypervisor / Nutanix / VMware ESXi
• Docker (EE & CE) / Docker-Compose / Kubernetes (k3s / Rancher / Fleet)
• Systemd / Linux services (NTP / DNS / Squid / NFS / iptables)
• Apache / MySQL
• Ansible
• Jenkins / Git / CI-CD pipelines
• Monitoring / Logging / Observability tools
• OpenShift / OpenStack / Hybrid Cloud Platforms
• Qualys (Security Scanning)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering. Preferred: Master's in Computer Science, Master's in Information Technology, Master's in Cybersecurity.

Industry Experience

• Healthcare IT
• Retail Store Technology
• Pharmacy Retail
• Hospital Systems
• Healthcare Operations