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Sernior Linux Engineer

Recru, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Linux Infrastructure Lead to provide leadership and technical expertise in managing and optimizing enterprise Linux environments. The ideal candidate brings deep hands‑on experience with Linux (OEL/RHEL) systems administration and a strong understanding of secure, standardized infrastructure environments. Familiarity with virtualization, storage, and cloud technologies is a plus.

This role requires a leader who can ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance, maintaining high availability, scalability, and performance across mission‑critical Linux systems.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team responsible for Linux infrastructure administration, monitoring, and lifecycle management.

Oversee daily operations of Linux servers across on‑premises and hybrid cloud environments.

Ensure all Linux systems meet security, configuration, and compliance requirements as defined by CMMC Level 2, NIST 800‑171, STIG, and internal IT governance frameworks.

Partner with cybersecurity teams to align system configurations and vulnerability remediation practices.

Design and implement scalable, secure Linux solutions supporting enterprise workloads.

Coordinate Linux patch management, upgrades, disaster recovery testing, and capacity planning initiatives.

Develop and maintain detailed Linux infrastructure documentation, SOPs, and automation scripts to support standardization and efficiency.

Serve as the technical escalation point for complex Linux‑related issues impacting mission‑critical systems.

Experience

Extensive hands‑on experience with Linux (OEL/RHEL) systems administration and troubleshooting.

Shell scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Ansible)

Virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM)

Storage management (SAN/NAS concepts)

Familiarity with cloud environments (Azure, AWS) is a plus

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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401(k)

Houston, TX $130,000.00-$200,000.00 2 days ago

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