Sr. Linux Engineer

Community Health Systems; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer to enhance their dynamic IT team. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux-based systems, ensuring optimal performance and security. Ideal candidates will possess deep Linux knowledge and strong collaboration skills, contributing to the operational excellence of the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Linux Engineer or similar role.
• Expertise in Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, or Red Hat.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python) and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain Linux systems and servers.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Develop and implement security measures.

Skills

Networking protocols

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Linux Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux-based systems and infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability. This role requires a deep understanding of Linux environments, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain Linux systems and servers in production and development environments.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Develop and implement security measures to protect Linux systems from vulnerabilities and threats.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages such as Bash or Python.
• Collaborate with network engineers and other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of Linux systems.
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and backups to maintain system integrity.
• Optimize system performance through tuning and capacity planning.
• Document system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior team members.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Linux Engineer or similar role.
• Expertise in Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, or Red Hat.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and services (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, AHV, KVM)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix).
• Experience with disaster recovery and high-availability setups.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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