Senior Linux Engineer

TEKsystems
$55.00 - $72.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Jul 18, 2025
We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Engineer to join our client's enterprise infrastructure team. This role is ideal for someone with deep experience in large-scale Linux environments and a passion for automation, performance tuning, and modern infrastructure practices. You will play a key role in maintaining and optimizing mission-critical systems that support enterprise operations. No C2C (Must work W2) Must be willing to work a hybrid schedule onsite 3 days a week in Charlotte, NC Responsibilities: * Administer, configure, and maintain Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) in a large-scale enterprise environment. * Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, and configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef. * Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability. * Manage TLS/SSL certificates and work with load balancing technologies such as F5, HAProxy, or NGINX. * Support virtualization and containerization platforms including VMware, KVM, Docker, and Kubernetes. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver infrastructure solutions aligned with business needs. Required Qualifications: * 7+ years of experience in enterprise-level Linux system administration. * Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash, Python) and automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef). * Strong understanding of networking, security best practices, and system hardening. * Experience with certificate management and load balancers. * Familiarity with virtualization and container orchestration technologies. * Excellent troubleshooting skills and experience working in Agile teams. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $72.00/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 subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global 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.