Linux Systems Engineer (Telecom)

IntraEdge; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in the United States seeks a Network Engineer to manage vendor solutions and ensure system compliance and performance. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Linux system administration and automation scripting, with a focus on DNS, DHCP, and network security. This role demands strong troubleshooting skills and offers opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years managing CentOS or RHEL environments required.
• Proficiency with Shell, Python, Perl, Docker, Ansible needed.
• 5+ years designing and deploying corporate networks necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor solutions for DNS, DHCP, and DOCSIS provisioning.
• Perform on-call duties and respond to escalated requests.
• Conduct training for new technology integration and upgrades.

Skills

Linux Administration

Automation & Scripting

Network Engineering

Network Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or CIS

Minimum two years related progressive experience

Tools

Python

Ansible

Docker

CentOS

RHEL

Infoblox

Incognito

Job description

Job Overview

Speed Data (HSD) infrastructure that supports critical Internet services. This role combines day‑to‑day administration and troubleshooting with project‑based work focused on analysis, design, development, and testing of new and existing technologies.

You will manage vendor solutions supporting core platforms such as DNS, DHCP, and DOCSIS provisioning while ensuring compliance with security policies and maintaining high system availability. Success in this role requires advanced Linux (CentOS/RHEL) expertise, strong scripting and automation skills, and a solid understanding of network security best practices.

This position offers the opportunity to directly impact the reliability and performance of HSD platforms by blending operational excellence with innovative engineering solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs implementation of new software as it relates to engineering technologies and projects.
• Maintains the lifecycle management environment for all HSD applications; assists with upgrades to technologies that rely upon backend applications.
• Assists with the creation of Low‑Level Design (LLD) documentation for configuration templates, procedures, application diagrams, knowledge base articles, bill of materials and support documentation.
• Conducts training for new technology integration, technology upgrades, new product design, and implementation to relevant Cable One team members.
• Analyzes project requests to estimate time and cost.
• Works as part of a project team to determine requirements, risks, and limitations for each project scope.
• Performs on‑call duties, customer equipment escalations, and overnight network changes as assigned.
• Configure, manage and troubleshoot Linux systems, DOCSIS provisioning, DNS and DHCP configuration, authentication, access policies, and others to ensure optimal network performance, security, and connectivity.
• Utilize Python, Ansible, or other scripting and programming tools, together with strong Linux administration skills to automate tasks, troubleshoot issues, and optimization.
• Respond to requests escalated to HSD Systems Engineering Team and perform on‑call duties as assigned, being a technical point of contact for team.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Management Information Systems (MIS), or Computer Information Systems (CIS) from an accredited four‑year institution.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four‑year college or university preferred; and minimum two years related progressive experience in a network engineering role required.
• Previous working background in an MSO (Multiple System Operators) in the cable industry preferred.
• Technical Experience
  • Linux Administration: 6+ years hands‑on experience managing CentOS or RHEL environments.
  • Automation & Scripting: Proficiency with Shell, Python, Perl, Docker, and/or Ansible for system automation and orchestration.
  • Network Engineering: 5+ years designing, deploying, and operating high‑availability corporate and telecommunications networks.
  • Network Skills: Demonstrated expertise in advanced troubleshooting and in applying industry‑standard network‑security best practices.
  • Preferred Certifications: CISSP, RHCSA, CCSE, NSE 7+ (Fortinet).
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Other Qualifications:
  • Must be flexible and able to work on‑call outside business hours.
  • Position may require up to 10% travel.
  • Experience with application design and implementation project experience in DHCP, DNS, NTP.
  • Experience with vendor products such as Incognito, Infoblox.
  • Experience with IPv4, IPv6, DHCP, DNS, Docker, LDAP, and other relevant technologies.
  • Proficiency in networking essentials.
  • Ability to manage vendor relationships.
  • Ability to troubleshoot escalated issues in relation to applications.