Linux Engineer

Job Title: Linux Engineer

Work Mode: Remote

Experience: 3+ years

Qualifications- Required:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience. Proven experience as a Linux architect, systems engineer, or DevOps engineer in enterprise environments.

Deep understanding of Linux operating systems and core services. Experience designing and managing infrastructure across on-prem and cloud platforms such as Azure.

Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, or Azure Monitor.

Strong knowledge of system security practices including SELinux, App, Armor, Firewalls, and secure remote access. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl for automation and system management.

Hands-on experience with configuration management and IEC tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Git. Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.

Familiarity with CI, CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and version control using Git and GitHub Enterprise.

Experience integrating systems with ITSM platforms like ServiceNow for automated workflows and incident management.

Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills for Linux systems and cloud native environments.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade Linux infrastructure across on-premises and cloud platforms such as Azure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align Linux systems architecture with security, compliance, and performance requirements.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and system management using tools such as

  Ansible

  ,

  Terraform

  , and shell or

  Python scripting

  .
• Leverage

  Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

  and

  Git-based workflows

  to ensure repeatable, version-controlled deployments.
• Architect and support containerized environments using technologies like

  Docker

  ,

  Podman

  , and

  Kubernetes

  .
• Implement and manage secure Linux services including

  LDAP

  ,

  NFS

  ,

  SSH

  ,

  VPN

  , firewalls (

  iptables

  or

  nftables

  ), and

  SELinux

  or

  AppArmor

  .
• Ensure Linux systems adhere to compliance frameworks such as

  NIST SP 800-171

  and

  800-53

  through secure configurations and auditing.
• Integrate Linux systems with

  ITSM

  platforms like

  ServiceNow

  to automate change management and incident handling.
• Monitor system health and performance using observability stacks such as

  Prometheus

  ,

  Grafana

  , and the

  ELK stack

  , and proactively resolve issues.
• Design and implement secure remote access, user privilege separation, and network segmentation in multi-tenant Linux environments.
• Participate in the development of

  CI/CD pipelines

  for automated infrastructure updates and application deployments.
• Document architecture decisions, configurations, and procedures to ensure operational consistency and audit readiness.
• Document network designs, standards, and operational procedures for team knowledge sharing and audit readiness.

Qualifications (Optional/Desired)

• Relevant certifications such as

  Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

  ,

  Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE)

  ,

  CompTIA Linux+

  , or

  LPIC-2/3

  ; additional certifications like

  AWS Certified SysOps Administrator

  or

  ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist

  are a plus.
• Experience with

  automated system testing and validation tools

  , including custom

  Python or shell-based test frameworks

  .
• Familiarity with

  ITIL processes and best practices

  , particularly in

  incident, change, and problem management

  for infrastructure operations.
• Experience working in or supporting

  Government Cloud environments

  (GCC, GCC High, or DoD).
• Working knowledge of

  compliance frameworks

  such as

  NIST SP 800-171

  and

  800-53

  , with experience applying security controls in Linux environments.
• Understanding of

  containerized environments

  (e.g.,

  Docker, Podman

  ) and their integration with enterprise Linux systems.
• Exposure to

  Kubernetes or OpenShift deployments

  and

  cluster administration

  in production environments.