Production Linux Systems Engineer - Security & Stability

GCS Recruitment; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to support a mission-critical production infrastructure in Centennial, CO. The role focuses on Linux server patching, cybersecurity remediation, system maintenance, and operational support within a high-availability environment.

The candidate will patch and maintain production Linux servers, remediate vulnerabilities, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with engineering teams to improve security while documenting remediation efforts and

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in Linux Systems Administration, Infrastructure Support, DevOps, or Production Operations.
• Hands-on experience patching and maintaining production Linux servers.
• Experience identifying and remediating cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across Linux systems and networking environments.
• Experience with change management processes in critical production environments.
• Experience with Rocky Linux, CentOS, or RHEL.
• AWS / EC2 exposure.
• Scripting with Bash or Python.
• Monitoring tools: Grafana, Splunk, Dynatrace.
• Experience in media, streaming, or high-availability environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform Linux server patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
• Review and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities across production systems.
• Conduct controlled server reboots and post-maintenance validation testing.
• Troubleshoot Linux operating systems, applications, and network connectivity issues.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and system recovery procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of remediation efforts and operational changes.
• Support occasional Windows server patching and vendor software updates.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to reduce vulnerability backlogs and improve system security.

Skills

Linux Systems Administration

Patch Management

Cybersecurity Remediation

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Change Management

Windows Patch Management

Tools

Grafana

Splunk

Dynatrace

Job description

GCS Recruitment is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to support a mission-critical production infrastructure in Centennial, CO. The role focuses on Linux server patching, cybersecurity remediation, system maintenance, and operational support within a high-availability environment.

The candidate will patch and maintain production Linux servers, remediate vulnerabilities, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with engineering teams to improve security while documenting remediation efforts and