Freelance Linux Kernel Development Jobs in Concord, NC

Job Title: Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite) - NC Duration: Contract - 11 months Pay Range: $70.23/hr (W2) Job ID: 406447 Start: ASAP Screening: Glider assessment required About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a Senior Linux Engineer to join our dynamic team onsite in Charlotte. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in large-scale Red Hat Linux environments, automation with Ansible, networking and security, virtualization, and load balancing and a proven ability to design, build, and support enterprise-grade platforms that enable secure, reliable, and performant application delivery. Responsibilities: Design and build enterprise Linux platforms, including cluster setup, capacity planning, and security hardening. Support full-stack application integration, performance management, and configuration management. Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles for provisioning, configuration, and deployments. Perform advanced troubleshooting for hardware and software across platform and host levels. Manage networking, firewall configurations, kernel tuning, and security controls. Configure and support load balancers such as F5, AVI, and VMware solutions. Administer TLS certificates, formats, and certificate chains. Create and manage virtual machines using VMware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and operate within Agile methodologies. Required Skills & Qualifications: 7+ years building and operating large-scale enterprise Linux clusters, including design, capacity, security, performance tuning, and monitoring. Experience supporting three-tier web application architectures. In-depth Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration expertise. Proficiency in networking, firewalls, kernel parameter tuning, and security concepts. Strong shell scripting capability. Hands-on Ansible automation for provisioning, configuration management, and deployments. Advanced troubleshooting across hardware and software layers. Knowledge of TLS certificates, formats, and certificate chain management. Experience with load balancers such as F5 and AVI, and VMware-based solutions. Experience creating and managing VMs in VMware environments. Track record delivering large, complex projects with cross-functional teams. Understanding of Agile software development practices. Preferred Skills: Containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift. Enterprise databases: MySQL, Oracle, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server. Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for Hadoop distributions. Application servers: Apache Tomcat. Infrastructure as Code with Terraform. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities for growth with global clients A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.