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.

Posted By: Shawna Dunleavy