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ettain group

Linux Support Engineer

Addison, TX

You will Install Applications on the Linux Platform * You will need to support customers, find solutions, and interact with the development team * You will have projects dealing with customer ...

ettain group

Linux Support Engineer

Addison, TX · On-site

You will Install Applications on the Linux Platform * You will need to support customers, find solutions, and interact with the development team * You will have projects dealing with customer ...

Apex Informatics

UNIX / LINUX Engineer

Boca Raton, FL · On-site

This candidate will provide LINUX support of around 300 servers. We are looking for an effective ... Unix/Linux Systems Engineer Responsibilities: • System tunings to application specific ...

NCSU

Linux Desktop Support

Raleigh, NC · On-site

... Linux Desktop Support Anticipated Hiring Range $70,949 - $75,000 Work Schedule 8am - 5pm or 9am ... Engineering. Central to the mission is a high quality research and educational program that ...

NCSU

Linux Desktop Support

Raleigh, NC

... Linux Desktop Support Anticipated Hiring Range $70,949 - $75,000 Work Schedule 8am - 5pm or 9am ... Engineering. Central to the mission is a high quality research and educational program that ...

IPsoft

LINUX PLATFORM ENGINEER (2PM-11PM)

Austin, TX

We globally support a wide range of enterprise customers, service providers and telecommunications ... Engineer to support our IPcenter toolset! In A Typical Day You Will: Install and configure Linux ...

Ubertal Inc

Sr. Unix Linux Engineer

Boca Raton, FL · On-site

UNIX Systems Administrator (Senior Linux Engineer) Location: Boca Raton, FL Duration: 12 Months ... Provide operational support and maintenance for a large Linux estate (approximately 300 servers)

E*Pro, Inc.

Linux + Network Support

Cincinnati, OH

Linux + Network Support Job Location: Cincinnati, OH Job type: FullTime/Permanent Opportunity * 6-7 Yrs. of Exp When the upgraded versions of the CPS devices are rolled out in November, they expect a ...

CEDENT

Production Support Engineer(Linux)

Westlake, TX · On-site

$40.25 - $52.50/hr

This is a W2 position One of our client's is looking for a skillful Production Support Engineer with Shell scripting, linux, Java, UI, SQL The Skills You Bring Hands on experience in Java , Angular ...

Rivian

Staff Linux Engineer

Normal, IL · On-site

$135K - $169K/yr

Role Summary Our Linux Engineer will be responsible for owning and maturing Rivian's Linux platform ... Define and maintain supported Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Fedora, Rocky) and approved hardware ...

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As of Jun 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for linux support engineer in the United States is $148,749.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $152,500.00 and $167,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a Linux Support Engineer, your daily tasks often include diagnosing and resolving system or application issues, managing user permissions, performing routine server maintenance, and monitoring system performance to preempt potential problems. You may also implement patches, updates, and security configurations, as well as automate tasks through scripting to improve efficiency. Collaboration with other IT specialists, development teams, and sometimes end users is common to resolve incidents and support various projects. This dynamic role requires the ability to prioritize multiple requests while maintaining high standards of technical service and system reliability.

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Linux Support Engineer

Linux Support Engineer

ettain group

Addison, TX

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Our goal is to meaningfully connect the world. Our groundbreaking core technology and products are transforming the way people find and connect knowledge and people. We are headquartered in Dallas and moving to Addison and aggressively growing to meet market demand.

Job Description
  • You will be working with an innovator of leading edge unstructured data analytics and machine learning solutions.
  • You will be installing new software products, as well as new versions and releases for existing deployments, and working with Product Development/Management teams to provide post installation customer support and problem resolution. 
  • You will Install Applications on the Linux Platform
  • You will need to support customers, find solutions, and interact with the development team
  • You will have projects dealing with customer upgrades.
  • Possible 10-15% travel
Qualifications
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with Linux Systems Administration
  • Installing and Supporting Applications on AWS, VMware and other enterprise cloud solutions
  • Experience configuring and supporting Apache HTTP and Tomcat Server
  • Experience troubleshooting Java applications
  • Experience with Bash shell scripting 
Additional Information

ettain group's goal is to match great people with great opportunities. Our commitment is to provide an unparalleled experience for you. Whether you are looking for a technology consulting project or a full-time IT job, ettain group can help you find the job that aligns with your career goals

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and with offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Jacksonville, Nashville, Raleigh, Washington D.C., and Winston-Salem, ettain group has experienced consultants working across North America.  ettain group's team of more than 150 full-time employees and over 800 consultants delivers innovative and effective technology and business solutions to a variety of industries including healthcare, financial services, retail and emerging industries. 


Please apply and follow up with phone call to Antonette Tubera at 972.421.4687

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