Senior Systems Engineer - Linux

TEKsystems; Rosemont (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Linux Engineer to manage and automate Linux server infrastructure. The role involves strong experience in server automation, configuration management, and storage systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with Ansible and shell scripting, ensuring high availability and performance across multiple environments.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• Expert level experience in Linux system administration.
• Proficiency in Ansible and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain Linux-based systems.
• Automate server provisioning and configuration.
• Manage SAN and enterprise storage solutions.

Skills

Linux

Scripting

Shell

Virtualization

Ansible

Python

Job description

Description

Sr. Linux Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented Linux Systems Engineer to manage and automate our Linux server infrastructure. This role requires strong experience in server automation, configuration management, and storage systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with Ansible, shell scripting, and SAN/storage infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, deploy, and maintain Linux-based systems across multiple environments.
2. Automate server provisioning, configuration, and maintenance using Ansible and shell scripting.
3. Manage and optimize SAN and other enterprise storage solutions to ensure high availability and performance.
4. Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive solutions.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure needs and ensure seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines.
6. Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Required Skills

• Strong Linux system administration experience (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.).
• Proficiency in Ansible for automation and configuration management.
• Advanced shell scripting skills (Bash, etc.).
• Solid understanding of SAN technologies, storage protocols (iSCSI, Fibre Channel), and storage management tools.
• Familiarity with networking concepts, system security, and performance tuning.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Skills

Linux, Scripting, Shell, Virtualization, Ansible, Python

Experience Level

Expert Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be specific to elections, plans, or program terms. Available benefits may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

Closing on May 24, 2025.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We are a leading provider of business and technology services, helping accelerate business transformation through strategy, design, execution, and operations. With 80,000 employees serving over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, we leverage our scale and capabilities to deliver impactful solutions. We are committed to building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and positively impacting our communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.