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OTC Markets Group Inc

Linux Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

We're looking for an entry level Linux Engineer / SRE to join our IT Infrastructure team. This is a ... Help maintain and support Linux-based production infrastructure. * Write and maintain Ansible ...

OTC Markets Group Inc

Linux Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$85K - $88K/yr

We're looking for an entry level Linux Engineer / SRE to join our IT Infrastructure team. This is a ... Help maintain and support Linux-based production infrastructure. * Write and maintain Ansible ...

Robert Half

Help Desk/Desktop Support Analyst

Jamaica, NY · On-site

$19.79 - $24/hr

... other entry-level user account administration. • Diagnose and resolve technical problems ... desk or help desk environment with consistent ticket documentation and follow-up. • Working ...

CGI Inc.

Trading Desk Production Support

New York, NY · On-site

$20.25 - $27.25/hr

You will help the engineering culture that seeks to automate and reduce manual effort in order to ... Splunk * Linux * Production Support * Adv Adm - SysAdm & Scripting * Adv Fin - Fixed Assets

Brooksource

Junior Systems Admin

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$30 - $37/hr

... help desk escalation, lab support, or infrastructure support * Foundational knowledge of Linux ... entry-level opportunity to build real enterprise infrastructure skills at a leading fiber optic ...

Peak Systems

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Temporary IT Support Technician - iPad Support / Field Technician

New York, NY · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

This is a great opportunity for IT students, college students, Help Desk Technicians, Desktop Support Technicians, Field Service Technicians, and entry-level IT professionals . Technicians will ...

White Lodging Careers

Front Desk Supervisor

Teaneck, NJ · On-site

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

You'll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you ... This is an entry-level hotel leadership role for a hospitality professional who is ready to take ...

Supermicro

Technical Account Manager

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Solve issues/challenges escalated by help desk and field engineers and if the issue requires ... Familiarity with Linux and Virtualization is a plus Salary Range $90,000 - $100,000 The salary ...

Supermicro

Technical Account Manager

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Solve issues/challenges escalated by help desk and field engineers and if the issue requires ... Familiarity with Linux and Virtualization is a plus Salary Range $90,000 - $100,000 The salary ...

Supermicro

Technical Account Manager

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$90K - $140K/yr

Solve issues/challenges escalated by help desk and field engineers and if the issue requires ... Familiarity with Linux and Virtualization is a plus Salary Range $90,000 - $140,000 The salary ...

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level linux help desk in Newark, NJ is $24.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.10 and $27.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Linux Help Desk vs Entry Level Network Support Specialist?

AspectEntry Level Linux Help DeskEntry Level Network Support Specialist
CertificationsLinux+, CompTIA A+CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA
Work EnvironmentHelp desk, support tickets, remote troubleshootingNetwork troubleshooting, hardware setup, on-site/remote support
Industry UsageIT support, tech companies, hosting providersTelecommunications, enterprise networks, ISPs

Entry Level Linux Help Desk roles focus on supporting Linux-based systems, troubleshooting user issues, and maintaining server environments. In contrast, Entry Level Network Support Specialists handle network infrastructure, configure routers/switches, and resolve connectivity problems. Both roles require foundational certifications and are common entry points into IT support careers, but they emphasize different technical skills and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Linux Help Desk job openings in Newark, NJ as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,356 per year, or $24.2 per hour.
Linux Engineer

Linux Engineer

OTC Markets Group Inc

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Title: Linux Engineer / SRE
Location:  New York City
OTC Markets Group is an established financial technology company redefining the future of public markets.  We operate trading platforms for the industry’s top broker-dealers to trade over 12,000 securities, from startups to global Fortune 500 companies.
We’re looking for an entry level Linux Engineer / SRE to join our IT Infrastructure team. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with a strong Linux foundation, solid scripting aptitude, and an interest in growing into automation, reliability engineering, and infrastructure-as-code. You’ll work with experienced engineers to support the systems that keep our production environment running, while gaining room to learn, grow, and take on more responsibility over time.
OTC Markets is currently operating in a hybrid work environment (three days in office, two days remotely).
Required qualifications:
The successful candidate will have:
  • 2+ years of experience working with Linux operating systems, ideally Red Hat 8+, including a conceptual understanding of core infrastructure components such as storage, backup, and monitoring (deep expertise not required — solid fundamentals are).
  • Understanding of virtualization concepts, such as VMware or similar platforms.
  • Strong Python programming skills, with the ability to develop scripts and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Familiarity with web UI concepts and making/consuming API calls.
  • Ability to write Ansible playbooks for configuration management.
  • Understanding of GitHub and its automation capabilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • A collaborative, team-first mindset and the interpersonal skills to work effectively across a group.
Preferred (but not required) qualifications:
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or GitHub Actions.
  • Familiarity with REST APIs in a systems or automation context.
  • Coursework, certifications, or personal projects involving Linux or automation.
What you will do:
  • Help maintain and support Linux-based production infrastructure.
  • Write and maintain Ansible playbooks to automate configuration and routine operational tasks.
  • Develop Python tooling and infrastructure-as-code to reduce manual work and improve reliability.
  • Support monitoring, backup, and storage systems, and help respond to issues as they arise.
  • Use Git/GitHub for version control and contribute to automated workflows (CI/CD).
  • Collaborate with the team on improvements to system stability, performance, and process.
Salary: The target base salary for this role is between $85,000-88,000 with additional compensation composed of stock options, competitive discretionary annual cash bonus, and discretionary equity awards.  Actual salary within that range is dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications.
What we offer:  
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Dependent & Healthcare
  • Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (LPFSA)
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Annual bonus and Stock Incentive Program
  • 401(K) Plan - Retirement
  • Commuter Transit & Parking Program
  • Income Protection (Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability)
  • Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity)
  • NYC Monday Bagels
  • NYC Wednesday Pizzas

We are an equal opportunity and E-Verify employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, political belief, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, family or parental status, gender identity, pregnancy, including childbirth or related medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We encourage applicants of all ages and backgrounds.
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