Senior Linux Engineer (RHEL, VMware) – Contract

Halo Group; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology staffing firm is looking for a Linux Engineer in Deerfield, IL. This contract-to-hire position favors local candidates capable of attending in-person interviews. Ideal candidates will possess a BA/BS degree and have 5-8 years of experience administering Red Hat Linux in large data centers. Responsibilities include managing kernel tuning and VMware environments. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for interfacing with multiple internal clients.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years’ experience administering RHEL in a medium to large data center.
• Comprehensive knowledge of RHEL kernel tuning, security, and diagnostic tools.
• Experience managing, tuning, and troubleshooting VMware-based virtual machines.

Skills

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Configuration management

Scripting in bash, ksh, python, perl

Strong communication

Troubleshooting VMware

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Red Hat Satellite

EMC Networker

Amazon Web Services

Docker Enterprise Edition

CyberArk

Job description

A leading technology staffing firm is looking for a Linux Engineer in Deerfield, IL. This contract-to-hire position favors local candidates capable of attending in-person interviews. Ideal candidates will possess a BA/BS degree and have 5-8 years of experience administering Red Hat Linux in large data centers. Responsibilities include managing kernel tuning and VMware environments. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for interfacing with multiple internal clients.