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Network & LINUX Engineer

Englewood, CO

Qualifications Required Skills: 1) Network engineering experience (routers, switches, etc). 2) LINUX administration. 3) Virtualization. 4) Good troubleshooting skills. Desired Skills: 1) Windows. 2) ...

Peraton

Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

Responsibilities We are seeking a Senior Linux Systems Engineer with a strong background in Linux administration and commonopen-source tools and software to join our team. This is an on-site position.

Peraton

Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

Responsibilities We are seeking a Senior Linux Systems Engineer with a strong background in Linux administration and common open-source tools and software to join our team. This is an on-site ...

Peraton

Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Herndon, VA

$104K - $166K/yr

Responsibilities We are seeking a Senior Linux Systems Engineer with a strong background in Linux administration and commonopen-source tools and software to join our team. This is an on-site position.

ASM Research

DevOps Engineer / Linux Administrator

... Engineer / Linux Administrator supports and enhances enterprise Linux environments through ... Strong hands-on experience with Linux administration, including patching with DNF and YUM, logging ...

Talent Groups

Linux SRE

Austin, TX

$56.50 - $75/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) of experience in Linux administration, Kubernetes, and GitHub. Skilled in infrastructure management, troubleshooting, system reliability, and CI/CD support for cloud ...

aqua IT

Systems Engineer (Linux)

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

We have an opening for an experienced Senior System Engineer with Linux system administration experience to support cloud and on-premise systems with a mission operations team. The team is involved ...

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How much do linux administration engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for linux administration engineer in the United States is $59.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.08 and $67.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Linux Administration Engineers, and how are they typically addressed?

Linux Administration Engineers often encounter challenges such as managing system uptime during critical updates, troubleshooting complex networking issues, and ensuring the security of multiple servers. These challenges are usually addressed by implementing robust monitoring tools, following best practices for patch management, and collaborating closely with development and security teams. Additionally, ongoing learning and staying updated with the latest Linux distributions and tools help engineers proactively resolve issues and maintain system reliability.

What is the difference between Linux Administration Engineer vs System Administrator?

AspectLinux Administration EngineerSystem Administrator
CertificationsLinux+, RHCE, CompTIA Linux+CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux+ (sometimes)
Work EnvironmentPrimarily Linux servers, data centers, cloud environmentsMixed environments including Windows, Linux, network hardware
ResponsibilitiesManaging Linux systems, scripting, server configurationMaintaining overall IT infrastructure, including networks and hardware

The Linux Administration Engineer focuses specifically on Linux systems, ensuring their stability and security, while the System Administrator manages a broader range of IT infrastructure, including both Linux and Windows environments. Both roles require similar certifications and often work in data centers or enterprise settings, but their scope and daily tasks differ.

What are Linux Administration Engineers?

Linux Administration Engineers are IT professionals who specialize in installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Linux operating systems and related infrastructure. They manage servers, ensure system security, monitor performance, and handle tasks such as software updates, backups, and user management. These engineers play a critical role in keeping enterprise-grade Linux environments stable and secure, often working closely with development and operations teams. Their expertise is essential for organizations relying on Linux-based systems for their applications and services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Linux Administration Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Linux Administration Engineer, you need deep expertise in Linux operating systems, scripting languages like Bash or Python, and a strong understanding of networking and system security, typically backed by a degree in computer science or related certifications such as RHCE. Proficiency with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet), virtualization platforms, and monitoring systems is crucial. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you address complex issues and work collaboratively with IT teams. These competencies ensure reliable server performance, secure infrastructure, and efficient issue resolution in dynamic technical environments.
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Linux Administration

E*Pro, Inc.

Dallas, TX

Other

Posted 26 days ago

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Company Description

E*Pro Consulting service offerings include contingent Staff Augmentation of IT professionals, Permanent Recruiting and Temp-to-Hire. In addition, our industry expertise and knowledge within financial services, Insurance, Telecom, Manufacturing, Technology, Media and Entertainment, Pharmaceutical, Health Care and service industries ensures our services are customized to meet specific needs. For more details please visit our website www.epro-tech.com


We have been retained for providing recruiting assistance, for direct hires, by one of the world-leading information technology consulting, services, and business process outsourcing organization that envisioned and pioneered the adoption of the flexible global business practices that today enable companies to operate more efficiently and produce more value.

Job Description

Job Description: 

Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing platform, its many services and dimensions of scalability including but not limited to: S3 (Object Storage), VPC (Virtual Private Cloud), EC2, EBS (Block Storage under high I/O), ELB/ElasticBeanstalk (load-balancing and autoscaling), SQS(messaging), Alternative Queuing Platforms, CloudWatch and RedShift. 

Linux System Administration and Cloud Management Tools and Frameworks. 

Custom automation and monitoring using the AWS API (Java) and AWS CLI 


Qualifications

Must Have 

8+ years of progressing experience in IS 

AWS Project Experience 

Expertise in Scripting ( Chef or Puppet), Java or Perl or Python 

Demonstrate Issues faced and resolution 

Linux Administration 

AWS Certification 

Dev Ops 

Java/J2EE Developer

Excellent Communicaiton (Verbal & Written) 



Additional Information

Full time perm job
Only GC,GC EAD, US Citizens
Onsite, no remote


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