What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linux AIX Infrastructure Lead position at Apex Systems?
Job#: 3039376
Job Description:
Job Tittle: Linux AIX Infrastructure Lead
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL (Onsite)
Role Overview
This position provides senior-level engineering leadership for enterprise Linux platforms, with additional support for AIX and IBM Power Systems during platform transition and lifecycle activities. This is a senior engineering role focused on platform standards, automation, lifecycle strategy, and complex infrastructure delivery. The role will help define the strategy, roadmap, standards, and service model for Linux infrastructure, with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Amazon Linux as the primary platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience is required.
Experience: This role requires 10 years of infrastructure engineering experience, including 5 years of hands-on Linux engineering in enterprise environments. Candidates must have deep technical experience with Linux operating systems, including build, configuration, troubleshooting, patching, and hardening. Advanced troubleshooting experience with Linux performance, system logs, and security controls is necessary. Experience leading technical workstreams is also required.
Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of Linux, specifically Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Amazon Linux, is required. Strong scripting skills in Bash and Python are necessary. Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Ansible and Packer is required, while experience with Terraform is a nice-to-have. Required experience with Red Hat Satellite for patching and repository management. Experience with sudo and LDAP integration is also needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.
UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.
© 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved.
Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc.
NYSE: EFOR
4400 Cox Road
Suite 200
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.
Job Description:
Job Tittle: Linux AIX Infrastructure Lead
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL (Onsite)
Role Overview
This position provides senior-level engineering leadership for enterprise Linux platforms, with additional support for AIX and IBM Power Systems during platform transition and lifecycle activities. This is a senior engineering role focused on platform standards, automation, lifecycle strategy, and complex infrastructure delivery. The role will help define the strategy, roadmap, standards, and service model for Linux infrastructure, with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Amazon Linux as the primary platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, engineering, and implementation of enterprise Linux infrastructure solutions across on-premises, virtual, and cloud environments.
- Act as the technical product owner for Linux infrastructure services, including standards, roadmap development, lifecycle planning, and platform improvement.
- Develop and maintain Linux build standards, golden images, hardened templates, and security baselines using tools such as Packer.
- Define and implement Linux automation using Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Python, Git, and CI/CD practices.
- Support Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Amazon Linux as primary platforms, and support AIX and IBM Power Systems as needed.
- Define and manage the Linux lifecycle, including patching and maintenance standards using Red Hat Satellite.
- Support Linux security hardening, vulnerability remediation, and compliance alignment with CIS standards.
- Provide advanced troubleshooting for Linux performance, stability, and security issues.
- Partner with identity, security, cloud, application, and operations teams on cross-functional projects.
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience is required.
Experience: This role requires 10 years of infrastructure engineering experience, including 5 years of hands-on Linux engineering in enterprise environments. Candidates must have deep technical experience with Linux operating systems, including build, configuration, troubleshooting, patching, and hardening. Advanced troubleshooting experience with Linux performance, system logs, and security controls is necessary. Experience leading technical workstreams is also required.
Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of Linux, specifically Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Amazon Linux, is required. Strong scripting skills in Bash and Python are necessary. Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Ansible and Packer is required, while experience with Terraform is a nice-to-have. Required experience with Red Hat Satellite for patching and repository management. Experience with sudo and LDAP integration is also needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AIX, IBM Power Systems, PowerVM, and LPARs.
- Experience with other Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Oracle Linux, or SUSE.
- Experience with Linux workloads in cloud platforms like AWS or GCP.
- Experience with container platforms like Kubernetes or OpenShift.
- Relevant certifications such as Red Hat, AWS, Google Cloud, Terraform, or Ansible are preferred.
Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.
UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.
© 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved.
Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc.
NYSE: EFOR
4400 Cox Road
Suite 200
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.
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