Senior Linux Engineer/Hybrid

Overview

On Site
130k - 135k
Full Time

Skills

IT Consulting
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Systems Design
Linux Administration
Bash
Configuration Management
Ansible
Puppet
VMware
TCP/IP
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Secure Shell
Firewall
RHCSA
Red Hat Certified Engineer
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
GitLab
GitHub
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
OpenStack
Hardening
Regulatory Compliance
STIG
Python
Perl
Red Hat Linux
CentOS
Linux
Virtualization
Computer Networking
Scripting
Migration
Collaboration
Documentation
Insurance
SAP BASIS
SD

Job Details

A well-established technology consulting firm in Philadelphia is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer for a hybrid position supporting a mix of public and private sector clients. This is a full time opportunity where you'll be diving deep into Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments, working alongside a skilled infrastructure team focused on automation, virtualization, and secure system design.
Required Skills & Experience
4+ years of professional experience with Linux systems administration (preferably Red Hat/CentOS/Rocky)
Strong knowledge of Bash scripting and automation tooling
Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible or Puppet
Familiarity with VMware or other virtualization platforms
Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, firewalls)
Comfortable working onsite in Philly 2-3 days per week
Desired Skills & Experience
Red Hat certifications (RHCSA, RHCE)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines or tools like GitLab/GitHub Actions
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or OpenStack
Security hardening and compliance experience (DISA STIGs, CIS benchmarks)
Python or Perl scripting is a plus
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
70% Red Hat/CentOS Linux
20% Virtualization & Automation
10% Networking & Security

Daily Responsibilities
80% Hands-On Engineering (System Builds, Patching, Scripting)
10% Project Work (Migrations, Upgrades, Integrations)
10% Collaboration & Documentation
The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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