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Linux Network Engineer Virtual Jobs in Naperville, IL

JOHNS BYRNE CO

Network Support Engineer

Niles, IL · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Plan and execute virtual machine migrations, snapshots, backups, and disaster recovery procedures ... Minimum 5 years of experience in network engineering, administration, or a related role in a mid-to ...

JOHNS BYRNE CO

Network Support Engineer

Niles, IL

Plan and execute virtual machine migrations, snapshots, backups, and disaster recovery procedures ... Minimum 5 years of experience in network engineering, administration, or a related role in a mid-to ...

Alpha Nexus Group

Lead Linux Engineer

Chicago, IL

Windows and Linux system administration Active Directory Windows domains Python bash or shell scripting Zabbix RAID Basic SQL server administration Network support Liaise with network administration ...

USM

Fulltime : SR. Network Security Engineer

Schaumburg, IL

$57.50 - $75/hr

... and Virtual Private Network connections Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) in related technical / business area or equivalent work experience Certification in data network engineering and/or ...

Alpha Nexus Group

Lead Linux Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Windows and Linux system administration Active Directory Windows domains Python bash or shell scripting Zabbix RAID Basic SQL server administration Network support Liaise with network administration ...

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How much do linux network engineer virtual jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for linux network engineer virtual in Naperville, IL is $63.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60.24 and $67.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Linux Network Engineer Virtual vs Linux Network Administrator?

AspectLinux Network Engineer VirtualLinux Network Administrator
CertificationsCCNA, CompTIA Network+, Linux certificationsCCNA, CompTIA Network+, Linux certifications
Work EnvironmentRemote, virtual teams, cloud-based networksOn-site or remote, managing local networks
Industry UsageIT, telecommunications, cloud providersIT, enterprise, government agencies
Job FocusDesigning, implementing, troubleshooting virtual and cloud networksMaintaining and managing physical and virtual networks

The main difference between a Linux Network Engineer Virtual and a Linux Network Administrator lies in their focus and work environment. The Linux Network Engineer Virtual primarily works remotely on designing and implementing virtual and cloud-based networks, while the Linux Network Administrator manages and maintains physical and virtual networks, often in on-site or hybrid settings. Both roles require similar certifications and industry experience, but their day-to-day tasks and environments differ.

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Infographic showing various Linux Network Engineer Virtual job openings in Naperville, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,642 per year, or $63.8 per hour.

SRE / Network Engineer (MAAS) - Remote US

Pragmatike

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$58.75 - $78/hr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description


Location: Fully remote, LATAM timezone
Start date: ASAP
Languages: Fluent English is mandatory
Industry: Cloud Computing / AI European SaaS
Pragmatike is recruiting on behalf of a European deep-tech company developing a decentralized, energy-efficient alternative to traditional cloud providers. Their platform operates on distributed bare-metal infrastructure with advanced automation, delivering sovereign, high-performance compute for modern workloads.
Professional Background:
Were looking for an SRE / Network Engineer engineer with deep expertise in Metal-as-a-Service (MAAS) and bare-metal automation. You should have a strong Linux background and direct experience managing large-scale on-prem and cloud-adjacent infrastructures hundreds of nodes across multiple sites.
Startup or hyper-growth experience is a strong plus. Autonomy, speed, and problem-solving are essential.
Your Responsabilities:
  • Maintain and support core infrastructure systems with deep knowledge of Linux (Debian/Ubuntu preferred).
  • Work close to the metal: BIOS, IPMI, RAID setups, and hardware-level diagnostics are part of your comfort zone.
  • Design and maintain scalable networks using VLANs, L2/L3 routing, VPNs, and especially UniFi equipment.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and operations with Ansible, Bash/Python, and Git-based workflows.
  • Set up and manage observability stacks, including Prometheus/Grafana for metrics and Graylog, ELK, or Loki for log centralization.
  • Build tooling for server discovery, config auto-generation, automated OS deployments, PXE/Preseed/Cloud-init, and strong MAAS-based provisioning.
  • Integrate and/or develop internal APIs for tracking compute and GPU resource allocation, as well as external APIs (billing, monitoring, OpenStack, etc.).
  • Deploy and maintain virtualization and orchestration systems such as OpenStack (preferably with Kolla-Ansible), Proxmox VE, or VMware ESXi.
  • Support container-based workloads and isolate services efficiently.

What You Bring:
  • Expert-level Linux administration (preferably Debian/Ubuntu).
  • Strong MAAS / Ironic / bare-metal automation experience (mandatory).
  • Excellent networking fundamentals: VLANs, routing, VPNs.
  • Infrastructure as Code (Ansible), scripting (Bash/Python), GitOps.
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/Graylog.
  • Comfort with custom deployment automation (PXE, Preseed, MAAS/Ironic).
  • Familiarity with resource tracking, API integrations, and dashboard development.
  • Proven experience with OpenStack, Proxmox, VMware, and container orchestration.

Nice To Have
  • Familiarity with firewall rules, access control, and security policies.
  • Experience with Cloudflare API for DNS management and tunnel setups.
  • IT asset management or software license tracking exposure is a plus.

Why Join Us:
Our client is shaping the future of cloud infrastructure through decentralization and advanced automation. Their mission is to deliver a sovereign, energy-efficient, high-performance alternative to traditional cloud providers.
Expect a dynamic, fast-paced environment valuing autonomy, ownership, and problem-solving, where your contributions directly influence the success of an ambitious and forward-thinking project.
Pragmatike• is dedicated to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. We ensure that no applicant is discriminated against based on age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), your personal data will be processed lawfully, fairly, and securely. We collect and use your personal data solely for recruitment purposes, including sharing it with our client(s) for employment consideration. You have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of your data at any time. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your information throughout the recruitment process.

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