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Part Time Linux Kernel Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

DevOps Engineer

College Park, MD ยท On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Experience with administration of Linux endpoints (clients) * Experience with providing Identity ... a part time remote option. On-site presence is expected 3 days per week with the option of 2 days ...

DevOps Engineer

College Park, MD ยท On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Experience with administration of Linux endpoints (clients) * Experience with providing Identity ... a part time remote option. On-site presence is expected 3 days per week with the option of 2 days ...

Software Engineer

Mclean, VA ยท On-site +1

$69K - $158K/yr

Diagnose behavior across cloud, Linux, Windows, database, and network boundaries. * Use VS Code ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

Part-Time Test Engineer Who we are: Lunewave Inc. is a privately held technology company developing ... Linux command line interface * MATLAB, Python or C++ scripting ability * Data analysis and working ...

Part-Time Test Engineer Who we are: Lunewave Inc. is a privately held technology company developing ... Linux command line interface * MATLAB, Python or C++ scripting ability * Data analysis and working ...

Systems Engineer (Denver, CO)

Denver, CO ยท On-site

$40 - $60/hr

... Linux Scripting knowledge (Shell, Python, or PowerShell) Experience tracking tickets in JIRA and ... part-time and temporary staff, for health and safety needs (Cedent provides all legally required ...

Senior Firmware Engineer

Cypress, CA ยท On-site

$124K - $136K/yr

Professional experience in Linux embedded development is preferred. * Knowledge of the GNU toolset ... We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.

Senior Firmware Engineer

Cypress, CA ยท On-site

$124K - $136K/yr

Professional experience in Linux embedded development is preferred. * Knowledge of the GNU toolset ... We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.

In this role, you will draw upon experience administering Windows and Red Hat Linux (RHEL) Server ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

... team as a part-time student contractor. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in ... Proficiency or familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems * Experience with scripting ...

... team as a part-time student contractor. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in ... Proficiency or familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems * Experience with scripting ...

DevOps Engineer I (Remote)

$54 - $74/hr

A DevOps Engineer is experienced with Linux System Administration, strong scripting skills and ... If this position is full-time or part-time benefit eligible, you will receive a comprehensive ...

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How much do part time linux kernel engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time linux kernel engineer in the United States is $114,500.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Time Linux Kernel Engineer vs Part Time Embedded Systems Engineer?

AspectPart Time Linux Kernel EngineerPart Time Embedded Systems Engineer
Required CredentialsLinux kernel knowledge, C programming, possibly certifications like Linux Foundation certificationsEmbedded systems knowledge, C/C++ programming, microcontroller experience
Work EnvironmentSoftware development, kernel customization, debugging on Linux platformsHardware integration, firmware development, real-time system design
Industry UsageTech companies, open-source projects, hardware vendorsConsumer electronics, automotive, IoT devices

While both roles involve low-level programming and hardware interaction, a Part Time Linux Kernel Engineer focuses on developing and maintaining the Linux operating system kernel, whereas a Part Time Embedded Systems Engineer works on firmware and software for embedded devices. The choice depends on whether the focus is on operating system development or hardware-specific software design.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Linux Kernel Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,500 per year, or $55 per hour.

DevOps Engineer

College Park, MD โ€ข On-site

Dark Wolf Solutions
IT Servicesย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

$100K - $140K/yr

Full-time, Part-time, Contractor

Re-posted 25 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Deploy and maintain critical services supporting on-prem and cloud-native architectures.

  • Implement industry best practices for system hardening, configuration management, and security in collaboration with the Cybersecurity team.

  • Automate deployment processes using IaC and GitOps practices, and support the deployment and maintenance of Kubernetes platforms across multiple environments and classification levels.


Job description

Dark Wolf is looking for a DevOps Engineer who is interested in working in a fast-paced environment building and maintaining a DevSecOps Platform as a Service (PaaS) for a DoD customer. The successful candidate will work within the team to develop and maintain multiple Kubernetes-based PaaS solutions at different classification levels, automate deployment of services, provide and develop documentation, and monitor security and performance of the platform and deployed services. Our DevOps engineers are asked to solve challenging problems for unique customers and have a direct impact on the direction of software products and solutions used by those customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deploying and maintaining critical services supporting both on-prem and cloud-native architecture.
  • Working with the Cybersecurity team by implementing industry best practices for system hardening and configuration management.
  • Using automation best practices, such a IaC and GitOps, for repeatability and fast provisioning of environments.
  • Deploying and maintaining Kubernetes platforms in multiple environments and classification levels.
  • Working closely with development teams to provide onboarding support.
  • Ensuring platform and networks are compliant with DoD policies.
  • Supporting backup and disaster recovery planning.

Required Qualifications:

On site presence at least 3 days a week

  • 3+ years of relevant experience administering Linux servers (ex. RHEL, Ubuntu)
  • Experience configuring, deploying, maintaining, and securing Kubernetes platforms
  • Experience with CI/CD automation servers (ex. GitLab CI, Jenkins) 
  • Experience with administration of Linux endpoints (clients)
  • Experience with providing Identity Management services including SSO using OpenID Connect (OIDC) or SAML
  • HS Diploma 
  • US Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance required

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Experience with CI/CD automation servers including GitLab CI, Jenkins, or CircleCI
  • Experience with deploying and maintaining CNCF products to on-prem or cloud environments
  • Scripting experience including at least a subset of the following: Bash, Python, Terraform, Ansible
  • Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Experience and/or familiarity with security scanning tools such as SonarQube, OWASP-DC, Anchore, Claire, OPA, Fortify, Checkmarx, Synk, and OpenSCAP

This location is located in College Park, MD with a part time remote option. On-site presence is expected 3 days per week with the option of 2 days of remote work. The estimated salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $140,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical interview. 

We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.