Tier 2 Linux Engineer (Onsite - Westbury, Long Island)

Bit by Bit Inc; Westbury; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Tier 2 Linux Engineer to provide on-site support in Westbury, New York. This full-time position requires strong Linux system administration skills with a focus on troubleshooting and system performance. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and proficiency in command line tools and shell scripting. The role includes managing user accounts, system configurations, and maintaining services, with a competitive rate of $42/hour plus benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Certification reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Linux system administration experience.
• Proficiency with command line tools, shell scripting (bash), and standard Linux utilities.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and basic firewall rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 support for Linux-based systems.
• Troubleshoot OS, application, and networking issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and system configurations.

Skills

Linux system administration

Command line tools

Shell scripting (bash)

TCP/IP knowledge

Troubleshooting services

Documentation skills

Tools

Ansible

Docker

Jira

Job description

We are looking for a Tier 2 Linux Engineer to join our onsite team in Westbury, Long Island. This full‑time, hands‑on role is perfect for someone with strong Linux experience who enjoys working in dynamic environments and solving real‑world technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 support for Linux‑based systems (primarily Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL)
• Troubleshoot OS, application, and networking issues across production and internal systems
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and system configurations
• Maintain and configure services such as Apache/Nginx, SSH, DNS, DHCP, MySQL/PostgreSQL
• Monitor system performance and security using standard tools (e.g., top, journalctl, fail2ban)
• Assist with backup, patching, and scripting for automation
• Collaborate with other engineers and escrow issues as needed
• Document procedures, incidents, and resolutions in the ticketing system

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands‑on Linux system administration experience
• Proficiency with command line tools, shell scripting (bash), and standard Linux utilities
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and basic firewall rules (iptables or ufw)
• Ability to troubleshoot services, logs, and performance issues
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Must be able to work onsite daily in Westbury, NY
• 4 days (32 hours) per week including evenings and weekends.
• Reliable transportation is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, cron scripting)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with containers (Docker) or virtualization (KVM, VMware)
• Knowledge of version control (Git) and ticketing systems (e.g., ConnectWise, Jira)

Full benefits package

• $42/Hour + overtime pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Certification reimbursement and professional development
• Contract engagement terms available at a higher rate of pay.