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Linux Engineer

Administer, secure, automate, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux platforms, ensuring availability, performance, patch compliance, recoverability, and consistent configuration across on-premises and cloud environments.

  • Remote, United States +2 more
  • Full-time
  • Remote
  • Posted Nov 6, 2026
INDUSTRYSoftware & InternetSaaS & Enterprise Software

Locations (3)

  • United States
  • Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
  • New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Responsibilities

  • Build, configure, patch, upgrade, harden, and support Linux servers and associated platform services.
  • Monitor health, capacity, logs, storage, processes, networking, and performance; resolve incidents and recurring problems.
  • Manage users, groups, sudo, SSH, packages, repositories, filesystems, services, and scheduled jobs.
  • Implement vulnerability remediation, secure baselines, certificate updates, and audit evidence.
  • Develop shell, Python, or Ansible automation for provisioning, configuration, validation, and reporting.
  • Support backup, recovery, clustering, disaster recovery, and continuity testing.
  • Collaborate with application, database, cloud, network, and security teams on releases and root-cause analysis.
  • Maintain CMDB accuracy, runbooks, configuration standards, and change records.

Requirements

Nice to have: Red Hat certification, Linux Foundation certification, CompTIA Linux+, cloud certification, containers, Kubernetes, satellite/repository management, clustering, regulated environments

Skills

Linux administrationRed Hat Enterprise Linuxshell scriptingsystemdpackage managementstoragenetworkingtroubleshootingpatchinghardeningvulnerability remediationmonitoringbackupITSMAnsiblePythonvirtualizationcloud platformsAnsiblePythonshell

Full description

Join a Global Leader in Workforce Solutions – Net2Source Inc. Who We Are Net2Source Inc. isn't just another staffing company, we're a powerhouse of innovation, connecting top talent with the right opportunities. Recognized for 300% growth in the past three years, we operate in 34 countries with a global team of 5,500+. Our mission? To bridge the talent gap with precision—Right Talent. Right Time. Right Place. Right Price. Role: Linux Engineer Location: USA Remote Duration: 12+ Months JD" "Green Card or US Citizen Only Preferred Locations - Little Rock Arkansas and New Orleans LA , however remote accepted Job Summary Administer, secure, automate, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux platforms, ensuring availability, performance, patch compliance, recoverability, and consistent configuration across on-premises and cloud environments. Key Responsibilities · Build, configure, patch, upgrade, harden, and support Linux servers and associated platform services. · Monitor health, capacity, logs, storage, processes, networking, and performance; resolve incidents and recurring problems. · Manage users, groups, sudo, SSH, packages, repositories, filesystems, services, and scheduled jobs. · Implement vulnerability remediation, secure baselines, certificate updates, and audit evidence. · Develop shell, Python, or Ansible automation for provisioning, configuration, validation, and reporting. · Support backup, recovery, clustering, disaster recovery, and continuity testing. · Collaborate with application, database, cloud, network, and security teams on releases and root-cause analysis. · Maintain CMDB accuracy, runbooks, configuration standards, and change records. Required Qualifications · 1-3 years administering enterprise Linux, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux and/or comparable distributions. · Strong command-line, shell scripting, systemd, package management, storage, networking, and troubleshooting skills. · Experience with patching, hardening, vulnerability remediation, monitoring, backup, and ITSM processes. · Working knowledge of Ansible, Python, virtualization, and cloud platforms. · Ability to support scheduled maintenance and on-call rotations as required. Preferred Qualifications · Red Hat, Linux Foundation, CompTIA Linux+, cloud, or automation certification. · Experience with containers, Kubernetes, satellite/repository management, clustering, and regulated environments. United States Remote work " Why Work With Us? We believe in more than just jobs—we build careers. At Net2Source, we champion leadership at all levels, celebrate diverse perspectives, and empower you to make an impact. Think work-life balance, professional growth, and a collaborative culture where your ideas matter. Our Commitment to Inclusion & Equity Net2Source is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a workplace where diverse talents and perspectives are valued. We make all employment decisions based on merit, ensuring a culture of respect, fairness, and opportunity for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics. Awards & Recognition • America's Most Honored Businesses (Top 10%) • Fastest-Growing Staffing Firm by Staffing Industry Analysts • INC 5000 List for Eight Consecutive Years • Top 100 by Dallas Business Journal • Spirit of Alliance Award by Agile1 Ready to Level Up Your Career? Click Apply Now and let's make it happen. Best regards, Juan C. Matus Sr. Customer Success Manager

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