What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linux Automation Engineer position at TEKsystems?
*Title: Linux Systems Engineer*
*Location: Chandler, AZ (Must work onsite 3 days per week)*
*Duration: 18 month contract*
*Must work on Direct W2 - CANNOT WORK C2C*
*Position Summary*
We are seeking a Linux Infrastructure Automation Engineer to join a growing engineering team responsible for building, automating, and maintaining enterprise Linux server platforms at scale. This role is focused on engineering and automation rather than day-to-day operational support. The ideal candidate
will have deep experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, infrastructure automation, image creation, patch management, and modern DevOps tooling.
*Top Skills*
* 5 years of Linux systems engineering experience.
* Strong expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
* Hands-on experience with Ansible automation.
* Experience building and maintaining Packer images.
* Advanced scripting experience with Python and Bash.
* Experience developing Jenkins pipelines.
* Familiarity with GitHub or Bitbucket source control platforms.
* Experience supporting VMware environments.
* Knowledge of enterprise patching, server hardening, and OS lifecycle management.
*Job Type & Location*This is a Contract position based out of Chandler, AZ.
*Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $70.24 - $70.24/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*This is a hybrid position in Chandler,AZ.
*Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
*San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:* Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
*Massachusetts Lie Detector:* It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):* We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
*Location: Chandler, AZ (Must work onsite 3 days per week)*
*Duration: 18 month contract*
*Must work on Direct W2 - CANNOT WORK C2C*
*Position Summary*
We are seeking a Linux Infrastructure Automation Engineer to join a growing engineering team responsible for building, automating, and maintaining enterprise Linux server platforms at scale. This role is focused on engineering and automation rather than day-to-day operational support. The ideal candidate
will have deep experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, infrastructure automation, image creation, patch management, and modern DevOps tooling.
*Top Skills*
* 5 years of Linux systems engineering experience.
* Strong expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
* Hands-on experience with Ansible automation.
* Experience building and maintaining Packer images.
* Advanced scripting experience with Python and Bash.
* Experience developing Jenkins pipelines.
* Familiarity with GitHub or Bitbucket source control platforms.
* Experience supporting VMware environments.
* Knowledge of enterprise patching, server hardening, and OS lifecycle management.
*Job Type & Location*This is a Contract position based out of Chandler, AZ.
*Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $70.24 - $70.24/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*This is a hybrid position in Chandler,AZ.
*Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
*San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:* Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
*Massachusetts Lie Detector:* It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):* We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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