What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Linux / *NIX Systems Engineer (RHEL, Automation) position at JMD Technologies Inc.?
Title: Senior Linux / *NIX Systems Engineer (RHEL, Automation)
Location: Bedford, MA (Hybrid 2–3 days onsite)
Employment Type: Contract (6 months)
Status: Accepting Candidates
About the Role
Join a highly technical infrastructure team supporting enterprise and lab environments for a leading research and national-security–focused organization. This role is focused on modernizing Linux platforms, including RHEL 6/7 → 8/9 migrations, automation, and enterprise services support.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead RHEL platform modernization, including upgrades from RHEL 6/7 to 8/9
- Configure, harden, and support *Linux/NIX systems in enterprise and lab environments
- Automate system administration tasks using Chef and Ansible
- Support enterprise services including email, logging, web, and network services
- Write and maintain scripts using Bash, PowerShell, Python, or Ruby
- Participate in Agile project teams and infrastructure initiatives
- Troubleshoot complex issues using logs, monitoring tools, and vendor knowledge bases
- Maintain documentation and act as a subject-matter expert for assigned platforms
Qualifications
- 5 years of *Linux/NIX systems engineering experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- Proven experience with Chef and Ansible automation
- Experience with OS migrations or upgrades in enterprise environments
- Working knowledge of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and version control (Git)
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, firewalls)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
Compensation (Pay Transparency)
- Estimated hourly range: $65–$70/hr (W-2)
- Final rate within this range will be based on skills, experience, and interview results
Salary : $65 - $70