Linux Engineer

Insight Global; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care FSA

401k with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a highly skilled Linux Engineer to support design, deployment, integration, and ongoing management of Linux-based infrastructure and containerized platforms. The role emphasizes hands-on Linux systems administration, Kubernetes, Docker, and DevOps practices across edge and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of Linux engineering experience, proficiency with KVM virtualization, OpenShift/OpenStack familiarity, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bash/Python scripting - at least intermediate.
• 7+ years Linux configuration/Engineering and scripting.
• Configure/Install/Admin - Debian based (Ubuntu) systems and RHEL.
• Hardware management - firmware, ILO, storage configuration (LVM).
• KVM Hypervisor virtualization.
• Docker (EE & CE), create containers, docker-compose.
• Linux Benchmarking, Performance Testing.
• SystemD and Linux services (NTP, DNS, Squid, NFS, iptables).
• Linux middleware services Apache, MySQL.
• Filesystem setup and management.
• System Security i.e. MSB, security scanning tools (e.g. Qualys), firewall, PKI.
• Working Knowledge of k3S (Kubernetes) clusters deployed in rancher/fleet environments at the edge and in cloud.
• Strong technical documentation skills CI/CD - Jenkins pipeline, GIT.
• Ansible.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools is a plus.
• Server Capacity Planning
• Experience implementing HA environments
• Experience with other Hypervisor hardware/software (Nutanix, Vmware Esxi)
• Experience in Hybrid Cloud Platforms i.e OpenShift, OpenStack

Skills

Bash/Python scripting

Linux configuration/Engineering

Networking

Documentation

DevOps

CI/CD

System Security

HA environments

Hybrid Cloud

KVM virtualization

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Jenkins

Git

OpenShift

OpenStack

VMware Esxi

Nutanix

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Engineer to join our team and support the design, deployment, integration, and ongoing management of Linux-based infrastructure and containerized platforms. This role requires strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and modern container technologies, along with a solid foundation in Linux systems administration, troubleshooting, and operational best practices.

The ideal candidate will also bring experience with Linux, networking, system configuration coupled with DevOPS experience and will demonstrate strong documentation, integration, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Compensation

$50-60/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• Bash/Python scripting - at least intermediate


• 7+ Years Linux configuration/Engineering and scripting


• Configure/Install/Admin - Debian based (Ubuntu) systems and RHEL


• Hardware management - firmware, OOB (iLO), storage configuration (LVM)


• KVM Hypervisor virtualization


• Docker (EE & CE), create containers, docker-compose (Kubernetes, docker swarm is a plus)


• Linux Benchmarking, Performance Testing


• SystemD and Linux services (NTP, DNS, Squid, NFS, iptables)


• Linux middleware services Apache, MySQL


• Filesystem setup and management


• System Security i.e. MSB, security scanning tools (e.g. Qualys), firewall, PKI


• Working Knowledge of k3S (Kubernetes) clusters deployed in rancher/fleet environments at the edge and in cloud


• Strong technical documentation skills CI/CD - Jenkins pipeline, GIT


• Ansible


• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools is a plus.


• Server Capacity Planning


• Experience implementing HA environments


• Experience with other Hypervisor hardware/software (Nutanix, Vmware Esxi)


• Experience in Hybrid Cloud Platforms i.e OpenShift, OpenStack