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$110K - $160K/yr

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Chantilly, VA · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

T3 Trinity Global Consulting is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Engineer to provide support to ... Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline plus 4-6 years of professional ...

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Chantilly, VA · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

T3 Trinity Global Consulting is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Engineer to provide support to ... Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline plus 4-6 years of professional ...

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Performance Optimization: Monitor system performance, conduct capacity analysis, and address ... Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Linux Professional Institute Certifications (LPIC-2/LPIC-3), or ...

The Linux Systems Engineer provides technical expertise related to implementation, management, and ... Linux certifications such as RedHat or Oracle Linux professional desired. * Experience on IBM AIX ...

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Linux Systems Engineer

Insight Global

Mclean, VA • On-site

$57 - $71/hr

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Posted 6 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Support and maintain client Linux server environments.

  • Perform advanced troubleshooting, patching, and vulnerability remediation.

  • Resolve escalated issues to ensure secure and reliable infrastructure.


Job description

Required Skills & Experience
· 3+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or technical consulting.
· Hands-on experience supporting:
o Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.)
o System administration (users, permissions, services, networking)
o Patch management tools (yum/dnf/apt)
· Experience with vulnerability remediation and security best practices.
· Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills across identity, virtualization, and storage layers.
· Ability to communicate technical issues and solutions clearly to clients.
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field OR an Associate’s degree (AA/AS) with equivalent practical experience.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
· Experience with VMware or Hyper-V
· Familiarity with automation/scripting (Bash, Python, Ansible)
· Experience with security and monitoring tools (e.g., Defender, Tenable)
· Linux certifications (RHCSA, RHCE, Security+)
· Experience supporting multi-site or hybrid environments.
· Prior consulting or professional services experience.
Job Description
We are seeking a Level 2 (L2) Linux System Engineer to support and maintain client Linux server environments. This role focuses on advanced troubleshooting, patching, vulnerability remediation, and ensuring overall system performance and stability.
This is a hands-on, client-facing role responsible for resolving escalated issues and maintaining secure, reliable infrastructure.