Overview
On Site
90k - 110k
Full Time
Skills
Leadership
FOCUS
Virtualization
Systems Engineering
Supervision
VMware
Scripting
Bash
Python
Documentation
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Attention To Detail
Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Debian Linux
Web Servers
Operational Efficiency
Regulatory Compliance
VMware Infrastructure
Management
Professional Development
SAP BASIS
Job Details
A software company in Glassboro, NJ is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer to join their infrastructure team. In this role, you will take ownership of critical Linux environments, lead deployments, and offload significant workload from senior leadership. The environment is highly stable and nearly 100% on-prem, with a heavy focus on RHEL and Debian systems.
This position is ideal for a self-sufficient, experienced Linux professional who thrives in hands-on server environments and enjoys tackling deployments, system maintenance, and supporting a large-scale infrastructure. You should be comfortable operating independently and contributing to ongoing automation and virtualization efforts.
Required Skills & Experience
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis.
This position is ideal for a self-sufficient, experienced Linux professional who thrives in hands-on server environments and enjoys tackling deployments, system maintenance, and supporting a large-scale infrastructure. You should be comfortable operating independently and contributing to ongoing automation and virtualization efforts.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of Linux system engineering experience (RHEL and/or Debian)
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience maintaining web servers running on Linux
- Familiarity with large, on-prem physical infrastructure environments
- Hands-on experience with VMware in enterprise environments
- Basic scripting knowledge (Bash, Python, or similar) - not required, but helpful
- Understanding of Linux-based system deployments, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting
- Strong documentation skills and experience following internal standards and procedures
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Leading and managing heavy Linux deployments across RHEL and Debian systems
- Supporting and maintaining web servers in a 99.99% on-prem environment
- Collaborating with the infrastructure team to improve system performance and reliability
- Assisting with early-stage automation initiatives and identifying opportunities for operational efficiency
- Working in and supporting a large physical data center environment (minimal on-site presence required)
- Monitoring, patching, and maintaining production systems to ensure uptime and compliance
- Managing systems within a heavily virtualized VMware infrastructure
- Taking ownership of tasks and relieving workload from senior engineers and management
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
- Paid time off and company holidays
- 401k with employer contribution
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work environment with limited on-site requirements
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis.
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