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TCN

Site Reliability Engineer

Saint George, UT · On-site

$50.75 - $67.50/hr

The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years' experience working in a Linux environment as a System Administrator, Site Reliability Engineer, or a similar role. Responsibilities * Designs ...

Hirekeyz Inc

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Austin, TX · On-site

$56.50 - $75/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Location: Austin, TX Job Type: Full Time Job Summary - Seasoned ... Linux/Unix. · Monitor the application/Services/batch availability. · Act quickly on the ...

TCN

Site Reliability Engineer

Saint George, UT · On-site

$53.75 - $71.50/hr

The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years' experience working in a Linux environment as a System Administrator, Site Reliability Engineer, or a similar role. Responsibilities * Designs ...

Donato Technologies, Inc

Site Reliability Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$56.50 - $75/hr

Site Reliability Engineer SRE - ML platform Location: Austin, TX OR Sunnyvale, CA Title: Site ... Proficient with Linux administration. * Knowledge of ML models and LLM. * Ability to understand ...

PangeaTwo

Site Reliability Engineer

Irondale, AL · On-site

$48.25 - $64/hr

Site Reliability Engineer Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Hybrid Opportunity | Enterprise Cloud ... Architecture-level knowledge of Linux and Windows systems * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and ...

Purple Drive Technologies

SRE Lead

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$55.75 - $74/hr

Role: SRE Lead Location: Alpharetta, GA Experience Level: Senior / Lead Role Overview We are ... Artifact management using Docker and Helm Linux & Systems Engineering (Must-Have) * Deep hands-on ...

Enlyte

Site Reliability Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$58.75 - $78/hr

NET workloads running on Windows and Linux containers in AWS environments. The role is focused on the applications and technology underpinning the PartsTrader customer-facing products. The SRE will ...

Nwis

Site Reliability Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$56.50 - $75/hr

The Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) collaboratively works closely with the contract leadership ... Linux/Unix Systems Administration: Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems, including ...

Eitacies Inc

Java SRE Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

$60/hr

Troubleshoot and optimize Linux-based systems in production environments * Support production systems including on-call, incident response, and RCA * Collaborate with SRE and Security teams to ensure ...

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How much do linux sre jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for linux sre in the United States is $63.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.81 and $72.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Linux SREs when managing large-scale deployments?

Linux Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) often encounter challenges such as maintaining high availability across distributed systems, automating repetitive tasks, and ensuring smooth deployments with minimal downtime. Troubleshooting incidents under pressure and balancing on-call responsibilities can also be demanding. Effective collaboration with development and operations teams is crucial to proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and scalability issues.

What is a Linux SRE?

A Linux SRE (Site Reliability Engineer) is a professional responsible for maintaining, automating, and improving the reliability, scalability, and performance of systems running on Linux. They bridge the gap between software development and IT operations, ensuring that services remain available and efficient. Linux SREs use their expertise in Linux systems, automation tools, and monitoring to proactively prevent issues and respond quickly to incidents. Their work often involves coding, infrastructure management, and implementing best practices for system reliability.

What is the difference between Linux Sre vs Linux System Administrator?

AspectLinux SreLinux System Administrator
CertificationsLinux Foundation certifications, AWS, KubernetesCompTIA Linux+, LPIC, RHCSA
Work EnvironmentCloud, automation, scripting, large-scale systemsOn-premises, server management, user support
ResponsibilitiesAutomation, reliability, monitoring, incident responseSystem setup, maintenance, user management

Linux Sre and Linux System Administrator roles share foundational Linux skills and certifications. However, Linux Sre focuses more on automation, scalability, and system reliability in cloud environments, while Linux System Administrators primarily handle server setup and maintenance. Both roles are vital in IT, but Linux Sre often involves more scripting and proactive system management.

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

To thrive as a Linux SRE (Site Reliability Engineer), you need strong expertise in Linux system administration, scripting (such as Bash or Python), and a solid understanding of networking and cloud infrastructure, often supported by a degree in computer science or related certifications like RHCE. Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet), CI/CD pipelines, monitoring solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana), and version control systems like Git is typically required. Problem-solving, effective communication, and a proactive mindset are crucial soft skills for excelling in this role. These skills ensure high system reliability, rapid incident response, and efficient collaboration, which are vital for maintaining robust and scalable production environments.
What states have the most Linux Sre jobs? States with the most job openings for Linux Sre jobs include:
Infographic showing various Linux Sre job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,583 per year, or $63.7 per hour.
Site Reliability Engineer

Site Reliability Engineer

TCN

Saint George, UT • On-site

$50.75 - $67.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

TCN is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to join our team in Saint George, Utah. The Site Reliability Engineer works as part of a team to analyze, troubleshoot, deploy, monitor, and maintain TCN’s large production environment with global scale. These significant responsibilities are completed while continually thinking about reliability, scalability, resilience, security, and performance. The Site Reliability Engineer’s responsibilities are critical to the continuity of the services provided to TCN’s clients.

The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years' experience working in a Linux environment as a System Administrator, Site Reliability Engineer, or a similar role. 

Responsibilities

  • Designs and deploys software/systems - Collaborates with development teams to throughout the product life cycle, including but not limited to engaging in the design, development, deployment, and ongoing delivery of services; assists in ensuring the development of software and systems that increase product reliability and organizational efficiency
  • Manages solutions and ensures resistance to failure - Deploys and manages solutions to manage platform infrastructure as we continue to grow our global scale; ensuring resistance to failure
  • Troubleshoots - Troubleshoots complicated, cross platform incidents for OS, networking, and database in a cloud-based SaaS environment; ability to handle live production incidents, debug and troubleshoot application and infrastructure issues, and follow and implement best practices 
  • Post-incident evaluation - Participates in post-incident evaluations and ensures permanent closure of incidents
  • Monitors performance | Improves application stability - Monitors application performance and takes steps to improve application performance and stability; follows through with implementation
  • Conducts analysis and development improvements - Conducts system analysis, configuration management, and development improvements for system software performance, availability, and reliability
  • Identifies application patterns and analytics in support of better service level objectives
  • Incident response - Participates in 24x7 incident response and on-call rotation
  • Shares best practices - Shares understanding of Site Reliability Engineering culture across organization; shares knowledge of best practices, approaches, documentation, and code with team members and other teams

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field of study
  • Not less than three (3) years’ experience in a Linux environment as a System Administrator, Site Reliability Engineer, or similar role
  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of networking protocols, including but not limited to IP routing (static/BGP/OSPF), TCP/UDP fundamentals, security (TLS, IPSEC), and common application protocols
  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Linux operating environment including storage, network, and container subsystems
  • Proven skills in incident management and root cause analysis
  • Demonstrated experience with Google Cloud Platform (APIs and CLIs)
  • Experience with configuration management tools
  • Experience with scripting and automation in commonly used languages, including but not limited to Bash, Ruby, and Python
  • Familiarity with programming languages used for DevOps/Continuous Delivery, including but not limited to Go, Java, and Node.Js 
  • Experience with distributed storage, containers, containerizing applications, and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; ability to adapt message/style to fit audience (i.e., ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience)
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels of management and employees; ability to gain credibility, provide effective customer service, and foster positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders 
  • Excellent attention to detail; ability to work accurately and to identify, analyze, prevent, and solve problems 

About TCN

TCN is a fast-growing technology company and provides all its services over the internet in a cloud-based software-as-a-service model. TCN's technology stack and culture are positive and forward-thinking. When you join TCN, you are joining a dedicated team of professionals. Employees often describe our culture as friendly, collaborative, flexible, and fast-paced. To learn more, visit our website.

Our benefits include:

  • Medical Insurance (HDHP with HSA)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance 
  • 401k with employer match
  • Competitive salary
  • Paid time off 
  • Paid holidays (11 scheduled)
  • Weekly lunches; free drinks and snacks
  • Casual dress and flexible work environment

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