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The Voleon Group

Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer

$215K - $250K/yr

As a Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer, you will build, automate, and maintain an exemplary Linux infrastructure. One that is available, scalable, secure. performant, and fully reproducible. There ...

Navstar

Infrastructure Engineer (L5)

Richardson, TX

$97.60K - $128K/yr

Job Posting Infrastructure Engineer - Level 5 (Senior Platform Engineer) Richardson, TX Top Secret ... You will maintain existing systems through Linux Based Tools and manage the COTS stack on the ...

Nwis

Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Sterling, VA · Hybrid

TS/SCI with POLY Responsibilities Infrastructure Engineering & Architecture * Design, implement, andmaintainenterprise Linux infrastructure, including servers, virtual machines, storage systems, and ...

Nightwing

Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Sterling, VA · Hybrid

TS/SCI with POLY Responsibilities Infrastructure Engineering & Architecture * Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux infrastructure, including servers, virtual machines, storage systems ...

Nightwing

Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

TS/SCI with POLY Responsibilities Infrastructure Engineering & Architecture * Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux infrastructure, including servers, virtual machines, storage systems ...

Nightwing

Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Hamilton, VA · Hybrid

Responsibilities Infrastructure Engineering & Architecture * Design, implement, andmaintainenterprise Linux infrastructure, including servers, virtual machines, storage systems, and network ...

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How much do linux infrastructure engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for linux infrastructure engineer in the United States is $127,066.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,500.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Linux Infrastructure Engineer, you need deep expertise in Linux system administration, networking, scripting languages, and often a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with tools like Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, and monitoring systems, as well as certifications such as RHCE or CompTIA Linux+, are highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication help you collaborate with teams and resolve infrastructure issues efficiently. These skills are critical for ensuring system stability, scalability, and security within complex IT environments.

What are some common challenges Linux Infrastructure Engineers face when managing large-scale server environments?

Linux Infrastructure Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring high availability and reliability across numerous servers, managing configuration drift, and automating repetitive tasks. Security is also a significant concern, requiring constant monitoring for vulnerabilities and timely patching. Additionally, troubleshooting and resolving issues in a distributed environment can be complex, often necessitating strong collaboration with development, security, and networking teams to maintain seamless operations.

What are Linux Infrastructure Engineers?

Linux Infrastructure Engineers are IT professionals who design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems and servers that form the backbone of an organization's IT infrastructure. Their responsibilities include managing server deployments, ensuring system security and stability, automating processes, and supporting cloud or on-premises environments. They often work closely with development and operations teams to optimize performance and reliability, making sure that critical business applications run smoothly on Linux platforms.

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

AspectLinux Infrastructure EngineerSystem Administrator
CertificationsLinux certifications (e.g., RHCE, CompTIA Linux+)CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentDesigning, implementing, and maintaining Linux-based infrastructureManaging and supporting IT systems, including servers and networks
ResponsibilitiesBuilding scalable Linux systems, scripting, automationMonitoring, troubleshooting, user support

While both roles involve Linux systems, a Linux Infrastructure Engineer focuses on designing and deploying Linux infrastructure, whereas a System Administrator manages day-to-day operations and support. The engineer role is more project-oriented, while the administrator role emphasizes maintenance and troubleshooting.

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Infographic showing various Linux Infrastructure Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,066 per year, or $61.1 per hour.
Linux Infrastructure Engineer

Linux Infrastructure Engineer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc.

Owings Mills, MD

$60 - $65/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Linux Infrastructure Engineer. This is a 12+ Months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Owings Mils (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job Diva ID: 26-15028
Pay Range: $60 - $65 /hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities :

  • Provide Tier 1, 2, and 3 support for Linux-based developer desktops and workstations, including troubleshooting hardware, OS, application, and performance issues.
  • Manage the Linux desktop lifecycle, including provisioning, configuration, software deployment, patching, upgrades, and decommissioning.
  • Support developer tools and environments, including IDEs, source control, terminal tools, containers, package managers, and language toolchains such as Python, Java, and C/C++.
  • Automate administration, provisioning, and support tasks using Bash, Python, Ansible, and other scripting tools.
  • Monitor and maintain Linux endpoints, enterprise software solutions, and infrastructure tools to ensure system health, compliance, and performance.
  • Collaborate with Help Desk, engineering, infrastructure, network, storage, and security teams to resolve issues, improve services, and deliver scalable solutions.
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex Linux desktop and developer tooling issues, while tracking and resolving support requests within service expectations.
  • Ensure Linux desktops meet enterprise security, compliance, and configuration standards, including vulnerability remediation, endpoint protection, access controls, and audit support.
  • Create and maintain documentation, including standard configurations, support procedures, test plans, and known issue resolutions, and provide end-user guidance and training.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement through process optimization, trend analysis, code reviews, testing, and Agile team participation.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

  • Must have skills: - Linux , Ubuntu , Ansible
  • We are seeking a skilled Senior Infrastructure Engineer with a strong background in supporting the engineering community with good communication skills.
  • With solid systems administration knowledge (Linux/Ubuntu), infrastructure and process automation through scripting (Ansible/Python/Shell/Bash) a good understanding of networking and egress/ingress controls to provide an Enterprise grade Linux developer desktop pre-baked with tools and services.

Our client is a leading Financial Services / Asset Management Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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