JOB TITLE: Linux Engineer

Location: Nashville- TN – Hybrid

Employment Type: Long term contract

The Linux Engineer will be responsible for installing and monitoring Redhat Linux operating systems and caters to the client’s needs in this environment. The individual also resolves user issues, addresses change management requests and identifies potential issues by implementing protective measures. As an ideal candidate, you have proven experience designing, implementing, and monitoring Linux infrastructure, maintaining Linux systems, and collaborating with other IT professionals in developing automation strategies and deployment processes.

Typical duties and responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers in a Linux environment
• Monitor the health of the Linux servers through both automated and manual processes
• Design, develop, and implement infrastructure monitoring and reporting tools through scripts such as Splunk and Ansible
• Perform server OS maintenance and upgrades
• Create test automation frameworks in collaboration with team members or other IT departments
• Develop tools to help increase functionality and efficiency of available infrastructure
• Maintain software repositories and apply software updates
• Maintain documentation for procedures, configurations, and programs

Education and experience

• 2+ years experience working with Linux operating systems

Required skills and qualifications

• Strong scripting skills in Bash, Ansible, Python, Ruby, Perl, or a related language
• Knowledge of automation technologies
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Experience with Linux servers in virtualized environments
• Strong knowledge of Linux scripting languages
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining services such as Bind, Apache, MySQL, Nginx, etc.
• Solid understanding of configuration management tools, such as Ansible
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of databases such as MS SQL, Oracle, or DB2

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with cloud computing
• Experience with open-source application suites, such as WordPress or Drupal