Houston, TX · On-site
$123K/yr
Contract 💼 Experience: 8+ Years We are looking for an experienced ITOPS Engineer with strong ... • Linux, Windows & Networking Fundamentals • Automation, Observability & Performance ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$123K/yr
Contract 💼 Experience: 8+ Years We are looking for an experienced ITOPS Engineer with strong ... • Linux, Windows & Networking Fundamentals • Automation, Observability & Performance ...
Installation configuration of Confluent Kafka, Apache Kafka, RMQ on environments like Linux, EC2 ... Preferred Vendors This is a contract position
Installation configuration of Confluent Kafka, Apache Kafka, RMQ on environments like Linux, EC2 ... Preferred Vendors This is a contract position
Klein, TX · On-site
Unix Automation Consultant 12+ month contract Klein, TX Qualifications Skills description ... Unix/Linux Bonus Points: Atlassian products (like JIRA) Dokuwiki Python PHP Additional Information ...
Klein, TX · On-site
Unix Automation Consultant 12+ month contract Klein, TX Qualifications Skills description ... Unix/Linux Bonus Points: Atlassian products (like JIRA) Dokuwiki Python PHP Additional Information ...
Installation configuration of Confluent Kafka, Apache Kafka, RMQ on environments like Linux, EC2 ... Preferred Vendors This is a contract position
Installation configuration of Confluent Kafka, Apache Kafka, RMQ on environments like Linux, EC2 ... Preferred Vendors This is a contract position
Houston, TX · On-site
Contract * Experience with developing firmware applications on ARM processors. * Expertise in ARM ... Solid experience with RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems), embedded Linux, and other embedded ...
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Houston, TX · On-site
Contract * Experience with developing firmware applications on ARM processors. * Expertise in ARM ... Solid experience with RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems), embedded Linux, and other embedded ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$114K - $150K/yr
Contract * Experience with developing firmware applications on ARM processors. * Expertise in ARM ... Solid experience with RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems), embedded Linux, and other embedded ...
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Houston, TX · On-site
$114K - $150K/yr
Contract * Experience with developing firmware applications on ARM processors. * Expertise in ARM ... Solid experience with RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems), embedded Linux, and other embedded ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
Remote (Houston, TX) with 50%+ Travel Contract Overview: We are seeking an experienced Network ... Support UNIX/Linux/Windows environments and maintain logs/scripts * Participate in on-call ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
Remote (Houston, TX) with 50%+ Travel Contract Overview: We are seeking an experienced Network ... Support UNIX/Linux/Windows environments and maintain logs/scripts * Participate in on-call ...
Spring, TX · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
Log-Term Contract Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Storage Engineer with strong ... Linux * Hyper-V * Solaris * AIX * HPUX Backup, Recovery & Replication * SAN Backup and Recovery
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Spring, TX · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
Log-Term Contract Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Storage Engineer with strong ... Linux * Hyper-V * Solaris * AIX * HPUX Backup, Recovery & Replication * SAN Backup and Recovery
Klein, TX · On-site
Software Engineer 12+ month contract Klein, TX local candidates only Qualifications We are seeking ... of the Linux - Any past experience in open source development project is a plus. - Degree in ...
Klein, TX · On-site
Software Engineer 12+ month contract Klein, TX local candidates only Qualifications We are seeking ... of the Linux - Any past experience in open source development project is a plus. - Degree in ...
Title: Software Engineer Duration: 12+ month contract Location: Klein, TX Qualifications ... Code complexity Thorough understanding of the Linux Any past experience in open source development ...
Title: Software Engineer Duration: 12+ month contract Location: Klein, TX Qualifications ... Code complexity Thorough understanding of the Linux Any past experience in open source development ...
This position is a contract position with the possibility to go perm. Therefore: (1) Candidates ... The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in Windows and Linux server support, NOC operations ...
This position is a contract position with the possibility to go perm. Therefore: (1) Candidates ... The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in Windows and Linux server support, NOC operations ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$70K - $140K/yr
THIS IS A FEDERAL CONTRACT - U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED 100% ON-SITE - HOUSTON, TX DESCRIPTION OF ... Experience working in Linux development environments * Experience troubleshooting software and ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$70K - $140K/yr
THIS IS A FEDERAL CONTRACT - U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED 100% ON-SITE - HOUSTON, TX DESCRIPTION OF ... Experience working in Linux development environments * Experience troubleshooting software and ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$232K/yr
Contract to Perm Role Overview An organization is deploying a new High Performance Computing (HPC ... Strong Linux experience, particularly in a server or cluster environment, is required. Practical ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$232K/yr
Contract to Perm Role Overview An organization is deploying a new High Performance Computing (HPC ... Strong Linux experience, particularly in a server or cluster environment, is required. Practical ...
Spring, TX · On-site
$216K/yr
Systems Architect 12+ month contract Spring, TX Qualifications Moogsoft Event Correlation ... MOOG) Experience with Linux administration skills (Basic OS administration, socket communication ...
Spring, TX · On-site
$216K/yr
Systems Architect 12+ month contract Spring, TX Qualifications Moogsoft Event Correlation ... MOOG) Experience with Linux administration skills (Basic OS administration, socket communication ...
Spring, TX · On-site
$216K/yr
Systems Architect 12+ month contract Spring, TX Qualifications Moogsoft Event Correlation ... MOOG) Experience with Linux administration skills (Basic OS administration, socket communication ...
Spring, TX · On-site
$216K/yr
Systems Architect 12+ month contract Spring, TX Qualifications Moogsoft Event Correlation ... MOOG) Experience with Linux administration skills (Basic OS administration, socket communication ...
System administration experience with building and maintaining environments on Linux. Department: Preferred Vendors This is a contract position
System administration experience with building and maintaining environments on Linux. Department: Preferred Vendors This is a contract position
Houston, TX · On-site
... role is changing on the contract. If you choose not to voluntarily disclose your current ... IGOAL software programming supports many platforms including Xbox, iOS, Android, Windows, Linux ...
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Houston, TX · On-site
... role is changing on the contract. If you choose not to voluntarily disclose your current ... IGOAL software programming supports many platforms including Xbox, iOS, Android, Windows, Linux ...
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System administration experience with building and maintaining environments on Linux. Department: Preferred Vendors This is a contract position
System administration experience with building and maintaining environments on Linux. Department: Preferred Vendors This is a contract position
This is a Contract Opportunity with our company that MUST be worked on a W2 Only. No C2C ... Experience deploying, troubleshooting, and supporting Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, or similar ...
This is a Contract Opportunity with our company that MUST be worked on a W2 Only. No C2C ... Experience deploying, troubleshooting, and supporting Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, or similar ...
Houston, TX · On-site
We have an exciting opportunity for a Simulation Software Engineer to join the JETSII Contract! As ... Implement C/C++ and Python components in a Linux environment to support modeling, data exchange ...
Houston, TX · On-site
We have an exciting opportunity for a Simulation Software Engineer to join the JETSII Contract! As ... Implement C/C++ and Python components in a Linux environment to support modeling, data exchange ...
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To thrive in a Linux Contract role, you need strong proficiency in Linux system administration, scripting, troubleshooting, and virtualization, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as Bash, Python, Ansible, Docker, and common Linux distributions, as well as certifications like CompTIA Linux+ or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), is often required. Effective communication, time management, and problem-solving skills help you excel when working remotely or coordinating with cross-functional teams. These abilities are vital for maintaining reliable systems, quickly resolving technical issues, and delivering high-quality solutions on a contract basis.
A Linux Contract job is a temporary position where a professional is hired to work on Linux-based systems for a fixed period. These roles often involve system administration, server management, security, and troubleshooting tasks. Contract positions can range from a few months to a year and may be extended depending on project needs. They offer flexibility and are common in IT consulting firms, startups, and large enterprises needing specialized Linux expertise for short-term projects.
As a Linux Contract professional, your daily responsibilities often include server setup and configuration, system monitoring, performance tuning, and deploying updates or patches. You'll regularly diagnose and resolve technical issues, collaborate with development or DevOps teams to support application deployments, and document system changes to maintain transparent operations. Depending on the scope of the contract, you may also automate processes using scripting and ensure security compliance across Linux environments. This dynamic and hands-on work environment requires both technical depth and the ability to quickly adapt to customer and project needs.
$123K/yr
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11 - 50 Employees
Portland, OR, US
2016
