Linux Engineer

Northwind West Partners; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwind West Partners in Memphis, TN is seeking a skilled Linux Engineer to maintain and optimize our Linux infrastructure. The role is full-time and onsite, with a focus on reliability, security, and performance.

You will troubleshoot issues, implement automation, and collaborate with IT in a fast-paced environment. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, strong Linux administration, scripting, networking knowledge, and familiarity with cloud platforms

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a computer science or related field is required.
• Strong Linux administration skills and experience maintaining Linux infrastructure.
• Experience with scripting and automation across systems.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and security practices; cloud knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize Linux infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot system issues.
• Implement security protocols.
• Ensure high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with IT team in Memphis, TN.

Skills

Linux administration

Scripting

Automation

Networking

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Slack

Git

Job description

Northwind West Partners, based in Memphis, TN, is seeking a skilled Linux Engineer for a full-time position. This role offers an attractive compensation and benefits package.

As a Linux Engineer, you'll maintain and optimize our Linux infrastructure. Your daily tasks include troubleshooting system issues, implementing security protocols, and ensuring high availability and performance.

You'll collaborate with our IT team in Memphis, TN, working on projects such as system upgrades, troubleshooting, and implementing new software solutions. You'll use tools like Jira for project management, Slack for communication, and Git for version control. Your workplace will be a modern office with open spaces for team collaboration and individual workstations. You'll need a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, along with experience in IT support or system administration. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure is a plus. You'll share best practices to enhance our systems, such as improving network security, optimizing database performance, and automating routine tasks.

The salary for this position ranges from $160,000 to $237,583 per year, with benefits details to be discussed during the interview.

To excel in this role, you should have a strong background in Linux administration, with experience in scripting and automation. Proficiency in networking concepts and security practices is essential. You should also be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have excellent problem-solving skills.

• Maintain and optimize Linux infrastructure
• Troubleshoot system issues
• Implement security protocols
• Ensure high availability and performance
• Strong background in Linux administration
• Experience in scripting and automation
• Proficiency in networking concepts and security practices
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills