Linux Systems Engineer

System One; Florida; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Voluntary plans

Job summary

System One is hiring a Linux Systems Engineer in Melbourne, FL (also possible in Miramar) for a hybrid onsite/remote contract-to-hire arrangement. You will design, deploy, secure, and optimize enterprise Linux platforms with a focus on RHEL, manage patches, automate tasks, and collaborate with security, network, and cloud teams.

Responsibilities include high-availability Linux operations, security hardening, and compliance across development, testing, and production environments, as well as

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of responsible Linux systems administration in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, including server patching, troubleshooting, and security hardening.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Experience supporting virtualized, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures.
• Four-year degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent education, certifications, and experience will be considered.
• Experience in regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, or government highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and secure enterprise Linux platforms focusing on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, with support for distributions such as Ubuntu and related variants.
• Administer, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux servers, ensuring high availability, security, and compliance across development, testing, and production environments.
• Configure, patch, upgrade, and harden Linux operating systems and core services, including security controls like user management, SSH, sudo, PAM, SELinux, and firewall configuration.
• Monitor system performance, analyze logs, perform tuning, and conduct proactive maintenance to ensure operational health and capacity planning.
• Implement security and compliance measures using SCAP, STIG, CIS benchmarks, and NIST controls; prepare documentation for audits and reviews.
• Support workloads hosted on virtual, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures, including integration with VMware, storage, backup, and networking solutions.
• Develop automation scripts and tools for provisioning, patching, configuration management, and routine administrative tasks using Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar technologies.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for incidents impacting OS, middleware, applications, storage, network, or security.
• Participate in platform upgrades, migrations, lifecycle management, and change activities following operational and risk management protocols.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, standards, and procedures to ensure operational consistency and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, database, cloud, and application teams to support secure and resilient enterprise services.

Skills

Linux admin

RHEL

Bash scripting

Python

Ansible

Automation

Cloud/hybrid infra

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/CE

Tools

VMware

Job description

Job Title: Linux Systems Engineer

Location: Melbourne, FL

Type: Contract To Hire

Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote

Hours: 40.0

Security Clearance: Not specified

Overview

System One is looking for a Linux Systems Engineer in either Melbourne or Miramar, FL

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and secure enterprise Linux platforms focusing on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, with support for distributions such as Ubuntu and related variants
• Administer, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux servers, ensuring high availability, security, and compliance across development, testing, and production environments
• Configure, patch, upgrade, and harden Linux operating systems and core services, including security controls like user management, SSH, sudo, PAM, SELinux, and firewall configuration
• Monitor system performance, analyze logs, perform tuning, and conduct proactive maintenance to ensure operational health and capacity planning
• Implement security and compliance measures using SCAP, STIG, CIS benchmarks, and NIST controls; prepare documentation for audits and reviews
• Support workloads hosted on virtual, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures, including integration with VMware, storage, backup, and networking solutions
• Develop automation scripts and tools for provisioning, patching, configuration management, and routine administrative tasks using Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar technologies
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for incidents impacting OS, middleware, applications, storage, network, or security
• Participate in platform upgrades, migrations, lifecycle management, and change activities following operational and risk management protocols
• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, standards, and procedures to ensure operational consistency and knowledge sharing
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, database, cloud, and application teams to support secure and resilient enterprise services

Requirements

• 4 to 6 years of responsible Linux systems administration experience in enterprise environments
• Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, including server patching, troubleshooting, and security hardening
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar tools
• Experience supporting virtualized, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures
• Four-year degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent education, certifications, and experience will be considered
• Experience in regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, or government highly preferred

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.