Linux Engineer — Automation & High-Availability

GetJobSmart; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Summit East Inc. in Newark, NJ is seeking a Linux Engineer to maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The role develops automation, supports high availability, and collaborates with the technology team on cutting-edge Linux solutions. You should bring a strong background in Linux, shell scripting, and system administration, with virtualization experience (VMware or KVM) and familiarity with cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years of Linux administration and support experience.
• Strong knowledge of Linux commands, scripting, and admin tools.
• Experience with virtualization technologies VMware or KVM.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers and workstations.
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues and outages.
• Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new Linux-based solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Linux trends and technologies.

Skills

Linux commands

Shell scripting

System administration

Automation scripting (Python/Bash)

Version control (Git)

Networking concepts

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

VMware

KVM

Job description

Summit East Inc. in Newark, NJ is seeking a Linux Engineer to maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The role develops automation, supports high availability, and collaborates with the technology team on cutting-edge Linux solutions. You should bring a strong background in Linux, shell scripting, and system administration, with virtualization experience (VMware or KVM) and familiarity with cloud platforms.