AI Engineer with Linux | Vy Systems | New York / New Jersey (Hybrid)

Tech Junction Ltd; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Vy Systems is seeking an experienced AI Engineer with Linux expertise to build and maintain Linux-based AI pipelines and deployment infrastructure in the NY/NJ area. The role emphasizes containerized workloads, security hardening, and collaboration with data scientists and IT teams.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in AI engineering, strong Python and ML framework skills, and hands-on Docker/Kubernetes experience. Local residency for hybrid work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/AI/IT/Software Eng.
• 4+ years in AI engineering and Linux administration.
• Hands-on with RHEL/Ubuntu admin and tuning.
• Proficient in PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn and Python.
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes for AI deployment.
• Automation with Bash and Ansible.
• Strong problem-solving under pressure.
• Excellent English communication and teamwork.
• C2C eligibility and local NY/NJ residency.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain AI infrastructure and pipelines.
• Administer Linux OS and hardening for AI clusters.
• Deploy ML models with Docker/Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with data scientists and IT teams.
• Document infrastructure and runbooks.
• Ensure security baselines and access controls.
• Support hybrid C2C local operations in NY/NJ.

Skills

AI engineering

Linux administration

Python development

PyTorch TensorFlow Scikit-Learn

Docker Kubernetes

Bash scripting

Ansible

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/AI/IT/Software Eng

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Job description

Position Summary

Vy Systems is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical AI Engineer with Linux expertise and a strong professional background in machine learning infrastructure, containerization, and artificial intelligence deployment to join our client project on a full-time contract basis (C2C, hybrid, local candidates only) across the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area. In this critical AI engineering role, you will be responsible for building, optimizing, and maintaining Linux-based AI pipelines, machine learning clusters, and model deployment infrastructure. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in Linux system administration, Python, machine learning frameworks, and container orchestration to deliver uncompromised system reliability and operational excellence. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier global IT staffing and digital consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As an AI Engineer with Linux supporting Vy Systems in New York and New Jersey (Hybrid, local C2C only), you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of AI infrastructure administration, Linux system hardening, machine learning pipeline execution, and containerized workload management. Your day-to-day responsibilities include administering, configuring, and hardening enterprise Linux operating systems (RHEL, Ubuntu) supporting AI/ML development clusters, building, deploying, and scaling machine learning pipelines, model training environments, and inference services utilizing Python and Docker/Kubernetes, collaborating closely with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and IT infrastructure squads to operationalize AI models, conducting rigorous performance tuning, GPU optimization, and resource allocation across compute nodes, implementing robust security baselines, access controls, and automated deployment scripts using Bash and Ansible, preparing comprehensive technical documentation of infrastructure setups, automation scripts, and runbooks, and managing application requirements by sending your updated resume via direct email to Kayalvizhi Kannan at [e-mail]. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills to resolve complex Linux and AI infrastructure anomalies under strict project delivery timelines. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements ensuring strict compliance with the local C2C contract model and NY/NJ hybrid presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, architect, develop, test, and maintain robust enterprise platforms and infrastructure systems.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional software engineering, data science, and IT operations squads.
• Enforce rigorous security compliance, data integrity, and enterprise governance standards.
• Perform continuous system monitoring, performance tuning, and proactive preventive maintenance.
• Participate actively in architectural reviews, code profiling, and technical roadmap planning.
• Manage incident resolution, root cause analysis (RCA), and rapid system recovery protocols.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, architecture blueprints, and operational runbooks.
• Support digital transformation initiatives and alignment with enterprise business objectives.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4+ years of progressive professional experience in AI engineering, machine learning, and Linux system administration.
• Strong, demonstrable hands‑on professional expertise in enterprise Linux operating systems (RHEL, Ubuntu) administration and performance tuning.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn) and Python development.
• Deep practical experience in containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for AI model deployment.
• Solid practical experience in infrastructure automation, shell scripting (Bash), and configuration management (Ansible).
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities under high-pressure conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong stakeholder coordination and collaboration abilities.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility (C2C) and physical residency as a local candidate for hybrid operations in NY/NJ.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional certifications relevant to enterprise cloud platforms, AI engineering, or network administration.
• Prior professional working experience in top‑tier technology firms, financial institutions, or digital consulting enterprises.
• Hands-on familiarity with advanced automation frameworks and container orchestration platforms.
• Experience utilizing enterprise ITSM ticketing platforms (ServiceNow, Jira) and monitoring suites.
• Exposure to agile software development methodologies and continuous deployment environments.

Application Information

• Recruiter: Vy Systems Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Kayalvizhi Kannan (Technical Recruiter)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Company Website: https://www.vysystems.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise C2H/C2C Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Local C2C Contract Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate / Available to Start ASAP
• Contract Duration: Contract Engagement (C2C / Local Only)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this position through Vy Systems, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your relevant technical portfolio, confirms your local residency status, and states your C2C availability.