Senior Linux Engineer - Hybrid Infra & Automation

BCforward; Addison (TX); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Onsite Addison, TX

Job summary

BCforward in Addison, TX is seeking a Senior Linux Infrastructure / Systems Engineer for a 12-month contract (potential contract-to-hire). The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure Linux environments, with emphasis on automation and monitoring.

You will install and configure servers, develop DR strategies, and build tooling to improve operational efficiency. Strong scripting and DevOps experience are required, with hands-on work in virtualized Linux environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of production Linux experience.
• Strong scripting in Python, Ruby, Perl, or Bash.
• Experience with automation and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Linux servers in virtualized environments.
• Experience installing and maintaining Bind, Apache, MySQL, and Nginx.
• Knowledge of Puppet or Chef configuration management.
• Familiarity with MS SQL, Oracle, or DB2 databases.
• Experience with application support, web tech, APIs, and microservices.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers in Linux environments.
• Develop backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Monitor Linux server health with automated and manual processes.
• Design, develop, and implement infrastructure monitoring and reporting tools using BASH and PowerShell.
• Perform server hardware maintenance and upgrades.
• Create test automation frameworks in collaboration with team members and other IT groups.
• Develop tools to increase functionality and efficiency of infrastructure.
• Maintain software repositories and apply software updates.
• Maintain documentation for procedures, configurations, and programs.

Skills

Linux system engineering

Scripting: Python/Ruby/Perl/Bash

DevOps practices

Automation

Virtualized environments

DB knowledge: MS SQL/Oracle/DB2

Puppet/Chef configuration mgmt

Web services/APIs/microservices

Communication & documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Bind

Apache

MySQL

Nginx

Puppet

Chef

PowerShell

Job description

BCforward in Addison, TX is seeking a Senior Linux Infrastructure / Systems Engineer for a 12-month contract (potential contract-to-hire). The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure Linux environments, with emphasis on automation and monitoring.

You will install and configure servers, develop DR strategies, and build tooling to improve operational efficiency. Strong scripting and DevOps experience are required, with hands-on work in virtualized Linux environments.