Linux / Windows Engineer (11+ years exp.)

Job Title: Linux Engineer

Location: Dallas TX (Onsite)
Employment Type: [Contract]

Experience: 11 years

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Linux Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimize Linux-based systems and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Linux administration, automation, and troubleshooting, ensuring system reliability, security, and performance.

Note: Customer is looking for someone to help automate a collection of systems like AD Service Now GitHub etc. Should have strong knowledge on Puppet with excellent scripting knowledge PowerShell and bash

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.).
• Implement and manage automation and configuration management tools (Puppet, Ansible, etc.).
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize server efficiency.
• Ensure system security by applying patches, updates, and hardening configurations.
• Collaborate with DevOps, networking, and security teams to enhance infrastructure.
• Manage user access, permissions, and system backups.
• Write and maintain shell scripts for automation and operational tasks.
• Support virtualization and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Linux system administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.).
• Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash, Python, or Perl).
• Experience with automation/configuration tools (Puppet, Ansible, Chef, etc.).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

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