Vaco by Highspring
Linux Engineer (Ubuntu) (Tampa, FL) (Tampa)
Vaco by Highspring, Tampa, Florida, United States, 33646
Location:
Tampa, FL Industry:
MSP, IT Consulting Services In-Office Schedule:
Hybrid Model + light travel to the local healthcare client Salary:
$125,000-130,000 base Employment Type:
Full-time (40 hours/week)
Overview Our MSP client is seeking a
Linux Systems Engineer
to serve as the primary Linux expert supporting a key healthcare client. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys owning systems end-to-end, working closely with stakeholders, and solving complex infrastructure and application challenges.
You will be the
sole Linux Engineer , responsible for maintaining and improving a production environment built primarily on Ubuntu, virtualization (KVM/QEMU), MySQL, and custom automation written in PHP and Python. Key Responsibilities:
Support, maintain, and optimize
Ubuntu-based Linux systems
in a production healthcare environment Manage and administer
virtualized infrastructure using KVM/QEMU Administer, monitor, and tune
MySQL databases
for performance, availability, and reliability Develop and maintain
automation, scripts, and internal tooling
using
PHP and/or Python Troubleshoot system, application, and database issues across the stack Ensure system stability, security, and operational best practices Work directly with internal teams and a healthcare client to support ongoing operational needs
Required Qualifications
Strong hands-on experience administering
Ubuntu/Linux systems Practical experience supporting
KVM/QEMU virtualization Solid
MySQL administration
skills (performance, backups, troubleshooting) Ability to script and automate using
PHP and/or Python Strong troubleshooting skills with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset Monitoring Tools & backup technologies, security hardening Comfortable working independently and owning Linux infrastructure
Nice to Haves:
Backup and disaster recovery strategies Networking fundamentals (DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls) CI/CD pipelines or DevOps tooling Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Tampa, FL Industry:
MSP, IT Consulting Services In-Office Schedule:
Hybrid Model + light travel to the local healthcare client Salary:
$125,000-130,000 base Employment Type:
Full-time (40 hours/week)
Overview Our MSP client is seeking a
Linux Systems Engineer
to serve as the primary Linux expert supporting a key healthcare client. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys owning systems end-to-end, working closely with stakeholders, and solving complex infrastructure and application challenges.
You will be the
sole Linux Engineer , responsible for maintaining and improving a production environment built primarily on Ubuntu, virtualization (KVM/QEMU), MySQL, and custom automation written in PHP and Python. Key Responsibilities:
Support, maintain, and optimize
Ubuntu-based Linux systems
in a production healthcare environment Manage and administer
virtualized infrastructure using KVM/QEMU Administer, monitor, and tune
MySQL databases
for performance, availability, and reliability Develop and maintain
automation, scripts, and internal tooling
using
PHP and/or Python Troubleshoot system, application, and database issues across the stack Ensure system stability, security, and operational best practices Work directly with internal teams and a healthcare client to support ongoing operational needs
Required Qualifications
Strong hands-on experience administering
Ubuntu/Linux systems Practical experience supporting
KVM/QEMU virtualization Solid
MySQL administration
skills (performance, backups, troubleshooting) Ability to script and automate using
PHP and/or Python Strong troubleshooting skills with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset Monitoring Tools & backup technologies, security hardening Comfortable working independently and owning Linux infrastructure
Nice to Haves:
Backup and disaster recovery strategies Networking fundamentals (DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls) CI/CD pipelines or DevOps tooling Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.