Senior Linux Engineer (Cloud)

Cognizant; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 115,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer (Cloud) to manage enterprise Linux environments across on‑premises and cloud platforms, ensuring high availability, security, and operational excellence in a remote role.

You will administer RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu, automate tasks with Bash, Python, Ansible or Terraform, and deploy containerized workloads with Docker and Kubernetes, collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Linux Administration experience (RHEL preferred).
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud environments.
• Shell scripting in Bash and Python proficiency.
• Terraform or other IaC tooling experience.
• Docker and Kubernetes experience.
• Linux patching, hardening and security focus.
• Production support and incident management experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu environments.
• Manage Linux server provisioning, patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Support cloud infrastructure on AWS and/or Azure.
• Automate operational tasks using Bash, Python, Ansible, or Terraform.
• Deploy and support containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, and security.
• Participate in incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Collaborate with application, network, and cloud teams on infrastructure initiatives.

Skills

Linux Administration

AWS/Azure Cloud

Bash

Python

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Security Hardening

Production Support

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the group:

Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about accepting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era. Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to own the business in a secure environment.

Role title: Senior Linux Engineer (Cloud)

Location: Remote

Job Summary

Seeking a Senior Linux Engineer with strong experience in Linux administration, cloud infrastructure, automation, and production support. The role will be responsible for managing enterprise Linux environments across on-premises and cloud platforms while ensuring high availability, security, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu environments.
• Manage Linux server provisioning, patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Support cloud infrastructure on AWS and/or Azure.
• Automate operational tasks using Bash, Python, Ansible, or Terraform.
• Deploy and support containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, and security.
• Participate in incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Collaborate with application, network, and cloud teams on infrastructure initiatives.

Required Skills

• 7+ years of Linux Administration experience (RHEL preferred)
• AWS and/or Azure Cloud
• Shell Scripting (Bash) and Python
• Terraform or Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Linux Patching, Hardening, and Security
• Production Support and Troubleshooting

Compensation

We are offering between $115,000 – $133,000. Applications will be accepted until Oct 30, 2026.Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in US without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.