Senior Linux Engineer/Hybrid

A well-established technology consulting firm in Philadelphia is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer for a hybrid position supporting a mix of public and private sector clients. This is a full time opportunity where you'll be diving deep into Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments, working alongside a skilled infrastructure team focused on automation, virtualization, and secure system design.
Required Skills & Experience
4 years of professional experience with Linux systems administration (preferably Red Hat/CentOS/Rocky)
Strong knowledge of Bash scripting and automation tooling
Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible or Puppet
Familiarity with VMware or other virtualization platforms
Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, firewalls)
Comfortable working onsite in Philly 2-3 days per week
Desired Skills & Experience
Red Hat certifications (RHCSA, RHCE)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines or tools like GitLab/GitHub Actions
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or OpenStack
Security hardening and compliance experience (DISA STIGs, CIS benchmarks)
Python or Perl scripting is a plus
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
70% Red Hat/CentOS Linux
20% Virtualization & Automation
10% Networking & Security

Daily Responsibilities
80% Hands-On Engineering (System Builds, Patching, Scripting)
10% Project Work (Migrations, Upgrades, Integrations)
10% Collaboration & Documentation
The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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