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IPsoft

LINUX PLATFORM ENGINEER (2PM-11PM)

Austin, TX · On-site

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 ...

Syntricate Technologies

UNIX/LINUX Admin

Chicago, IL · On-site

... support, and ensuring successful backups and system configurations. Responsibilities : • ... engineering teams to help them incorporate Docker into their software deployment workflows • ...

E*Pro, Inc.

Linux + Network Support

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

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 ...

PinnaclePartners

Support Engineer

Plano, TX · Remote

Support Engineer Location: Remote - Plano, TX Pay: Up to $124K Direct Hire Pinnacle Partners is ... Exposure to Linux is heavily preferred Associate's or Bachelor's degree TERMS: This is a direct ...

Syntricate Technologies

UNIX/LINUX Admin

Chicago, IL · On-site

The role involves maintaining UNIX/Linux servers, participating in on-call support, and ensuring ... engineering teams to help them incorporate Docker into their software deployment workflows • ...

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As of Sep 11, 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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A Linux Support Engineer is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting Linux-based systems and servers. They ensure system stability, security, and performance while assisting users with technical issues. This role often involves configuring servers, monitoring system health, and automating tasks using scripts. Additionally, Linux Support Engineers work with networking, security, and cloud technologies to optimize infrastructure. Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of Linux distributions like Ubuntu, CentOS, or Red Hat are essential for this role.

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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 PLATFORM ENGINEER (2PM-11PM)

Austin, TX • On-site

IPsoft
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Company Description

IPsoft is a global autonomic services provider, delivering Managed Services, Platform-as-a-Service, Automation-as-a-Service and Autonomic Cloud Orchestration. The company's mission is to power the world with expert systems.
IPsoft leverages advanced autonomics that remediate, on average, more than 56 percent of IT Operations tasks including: event management, incident management, change management, request fulfillment and standard operating procedures. We globally support a wide range of enterprise customers, service providers and telecommunications companies. IPsoft's autonomic technologies enable clients to realize lowered costs, reduced human errors and enhanced service levels.
Headquartered in New York City, IPsoft has operations in 10 countries across North America, Europe and Asia. IPsoft aims to be a true partner helping businesses achieve better outcomes.

Job Description

With locations all over the world, we're a fast-paced, growing Services Company with tons of upside. We keep growing... and growing... and growing; hence, the need for someone like you. We're currently looking to hire a Platform Engineer to support our IPcenter toolset! 


In A Typical Day You Will:


Install and configure Linux hosts (generally, but not limited to, Scientific Linux)

Automate common tasks using Perl, Bash, etc

Architects, deploys and manages virtualization solutions through VMware, Xen, Amazon VC2 and other virtualization technologies

Develops capacity/datacenter plans using storage/ backup tools such as NetBackup, NetApp and EMC

Works on Cloud solutions  

Diagnoses and troubleshoot issues in the platform

Troubleshoot performance issues within the application, web and database tiers

Resolve escalations received through ticketing system, emails, and/or phone calls in a timely manner


Qualifications
3+ years of experience in Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting skills
3+ years of experience working with a NOC environment. 
Very strong Linux/Unix administration & troubleshooting skills
TCP/IP and basic networking
Configuring Apache and Tomcat servers
Create and debug MySQL queries
Understanding of DNS and how to configure/ troubleshoot it
Good verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment

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Benefits:

Competitive Benefits Package
401K

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