Overview
Remote
$52 - $55
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 month(s)
No Travel Required
Skills
RED HAT
Ubuntu
Job Details
Job Code :- 6922-2-12/9
Hi Team,
Need your support for below role.
Principal Linux Engineer
Remote
JD:-
* Enterprise Linux Experience: 7-10 years managing 50 Linux servers in production (Red Hat, Ubuntu, or similar), preferably in enterprise environments
* Hands-On Execution: Proven track record of executing infrastructure improvements, not just designing them
* Automation Proficiency: Deep experience with Terraform, Ansible, and custom scripting (Bash required; Python is a plus)
* Cloud Exposure: Required experience managing Linux in cloud environments. Azure preferred, AWS considered
* Security and Patching: Strong understanding of Linux system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and patch management tools
* Self-Starter Mentality: Must be able to work independently, identify gaps, take initiative, and drive improvements with minimal supervision
* Collaboration Skills: Comfortable mentoring junior staff and working across teams to align with broader infrastructure goals Preferred:
* Experience building knowledge base articles and internal documentation
* Familiarity with Oracle on Linux, clustered environments, and integration with Exadata in cloud or hybrid setups
* Knowledge of Active Directory integration for Linux systems
* Vision for long-term Linux infrastructure improvement, though initial focus is entirely on hands-on execution If you re a self-starter with deep Linux expertise, strong automation skills, and a passion for hands-on execution, this is an opportunity to bring meaningful change to a dynamic infrastructure team and build something sustainable from the ground up.
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