System Engineer

GCS Recruitment; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment seeks a hands-on System Engineer to support a live broadcast production environment in Cheyenne, WY. The role focuses on Linux server patching, cybersecurity remediation, system maintenance, and production support within a mission-critical infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include patching, vulnerability remediation, and coordinating changes with senior teams. Strong documentation and communication are essential, with occasional Windows patching and vendor upgrades.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of hands-on Linux systems administration experience.
• Experience with server patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Ability to troubleshoot in complex production environments.
• Experience with change management and operational procedures.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform Linux server patching, maintenance, reboots, and post-patch validation.
• Review and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
• Troubleshoot Linux systems, applications, and networking issues.
• Coordinate production changes with senior engineering teams.
• Document remediation activities and system updates.
• Support occasional Windows server patching and vendor application upgrades.

Skills

Linux

Patching

Vulnerability remediation

Troubleshooting

Change management

Documentation

Communication

Tools

Rocky Linux

CentOS/RHEL

AWS/EC2

Bash

Python

Grafana

Splunk

Dynatrace

Broadcast/Media

Job description

Role:System Engineer

Locations: Cheyenne, WY

Contract:12+ months

Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on System Engineer to support a live broadcast production environment. This role focuses on Linux server patching, cybersecurity vulnerability remediation, system maintenance, and production support within a mission-critical infrastructure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Linux server patching, maintenance, reboots, and post-patch validation.
• Review and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
• Troubleshoot Linux systems, applications, and networking issues.
• Coordinate production changes with senior engineering teams.
• Document remediation activities and system updates.
• Support occasional Windows server patching and vendor application upgrades.

Required Skills

• 4-7 years of hands-on Linux systems administration experience.
• Strong experience with server patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Ability to troubleshoot in complex production environments.
• Experience working within change management and operational procedures.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Rocky Linux, CentOS, or RHEL.
• AWS/EC2 exposure.
• Bash, Python, or other scripting experience.
• Grafana, Splunk, Dynatrace, or similar monitoring tools.
• Experience supporting broadcast, media, streaming, or high-availability environments.