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Sr. Linux Automation Engineer

Apex Systems
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/3/2026
Job#: 3048648

Job Description:

Our great client has an immediate Remote opening for a Linux Engineer. If you are interested please apply with resume to .

You will work alongside Infrastructure, Engineering, Security, and Application teams to build, automate, and support critical platforms running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, improve operational excellence, and help drive cloud and automation strategy.

What You'll Do

As a Linux Engineer / DevOps Engineer, you will:
  • Administer and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
  • Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure.
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and CloudFormation).
  • Automate server provisioning and configuration management using Ansible.
  • Build and support CI/CD pipelines for application deployment.
  • Monitor system health, performance, and availability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve Linux, cloud, networking, and application issues.
  • Partner with development teams to streamline deployments and improve reliability.
  • Implement security hardening, patching, and vulnerability remediation.
  • Support enterprise authentication integrations including LDAP and Active Directory.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational runbooks.


What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications
  • 5 years of Linux administration experience.
  • Experience supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
  • Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.
  • Experience using:
    • Ansible
    • Terraform
    • Git
    • Bash or Python scripting
    • CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab
  • Strong understanding of networking concepts including DNS, TCP/IP, load balancing, and firewalls.
  • Experience troubleshooting production systems and critical incidents.

Preferred Qualifications
  • RHCSA or RHCE certification.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or DevOps Engineer certification.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, or EKS.
  • Experience with JBoss, Tomcat, Apache, or NGINX.
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk or CloudWatch.
  • LDAP and Active Directory experience is highly desirable, including authentication, SSO, Kerberos, LDAPS, and directory service integrations.


EEO Employer

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. 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 Employee Services Department at or .

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click 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

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 or . Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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