Linux Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Linux Engineer to join our infrastructure team, supporting over 1,500 Linux devices across hospitals and data centers. This role is critical to maintaining system stability, supporting break/fix operations, and driving modernization initiatives across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, a structured approach to troubleshooting, and a passion for building resilient, audit-ready systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and maintain Linux servers across physical and virtual environments.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolution for system outages and performance issues.
• Support patching, upgrades, and configuration changes in alignment with change control policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure projects and migrations.
• Develop and maintain scripts for automation, compliance, and asset visibility.
• Ensure systems meet security and audit requirements, including vulnerability remediation.
• Maintain documentation including SOPs, runbooks, and inventory trackers.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to incidents with urgency and precision.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing Linux systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Nutanix) and enterprise monitoring tools.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and storage integration.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
• Ability to create audit-ready documentation and support compliance workflows.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in healthcare or regulated environments.
• Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and change management protocols.