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R&D Linux Engineer

San Diego, CA

Company Description IT Role: R&D Linux Engineer Location: San Diego, CA or San Jose, CA Duration ... Red hat Linux workstation administration including installation, configuration and support.

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Senior Linux Engineer

Nashville, TN · Hybrid

Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Red Hat Linux Engineer to design, support, and optimize our enterprise Linux environments across onpremise data centers and cloud platforms. This ...

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Nashville, TN · Hybrid

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Red Hat Linux Engineer to design, support, and optimize our enterprise Linux environments across onpremise data centers and cloud platforms. This hybrid ...

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What is a Red Hat Linux Engineer job?

A Red Hat Linux Engineer is an IT professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining systems running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). They ensure system security, optimize performance, and troubleshoot issues in enterprise environments. These engineers work with automation tools like Ansible, manage system patches, and support cloud or on-premise infrastructure. Certification such as the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) is often beneficial.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Red Hat Linux Engineer position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Red Hat Linux Engineer, you need in-depth knowledge of Linux system administration, shell scripting, troubleshooting, and a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ansible automation, and certifications like RHCSA or RHCE are highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective collaboration are key soft skills. These competencies allow engineers to maintain secure, reliable IT environments and efficiently support organizational infrastructure needs.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Red Hat Linux Engineer?

A Red Hat Linux Engineer generally spends their day managing and maintaining Linux servers, implementing updates and security patches, and troubleshooting system issues to ensure optimal performance. You may also automate routine tasks using configuration management tools like Ansible and write scripts to improve efficiency. Collaboration is frequent, as you'll often work with network, security, and development teams to support projects and resolve technical incidents. This hands-on, team-oriented environment offers the chance to continuously build technical skills and contribute to critical IT operations.

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Red Hat Linux, Admin/Engineer

Red Hat Linux, Admin/Engineer

Hi-Tech Solutions

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Company Description

our client is located in DT Chicago

Job Description

Are you on the job market? 18 month contract must be in or near Chicago, IL


Under supervision, perform activities required to support a large, complex Unix/Linux based computing environment. Utilize customer service skills while acting as a technical resource to internal departments and system users. Use technical skills to proactively write scripts and documentation in place to comply with current standards and regulatory practices.

Primary Responsibilities:
Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Unix/Linux computing environment, based primarily on VMware.
Attend meetings as a team representative.
Monitor server performance and capacity.
Use and comply with change management process.
Assist in developing and write technical documentation for IT policies and procedures for compliance and regulation
Research and gather technical information for audit and compliance related matters
Perform computing environment build-outs, site setup, user training, hardware/software installation, maintenance and support and documentation of operating procedures and processes.
Perform Linux administration including changes, deletes, disk space management, application installation, and backups
Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, takes appropriate corrective action and/or interact with IT staff or vendors in performing complex testing, support, server recovery, and troubleshooting functions.
Support off hours and weekend work as needed
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline

Other notes -

Must have  a RedHat Cert. 

Will be working with Auditors (good comm) providing reports
red hat enterprise exp +
big corporations
Linux min 5 yrs, would pref 7
Solaris +
VMware + (logging in basic tasks within client
What did you do with Software packages?
What command did you use

Qualifications

Other notes -
Must have a RedHat Cert.
Will be working with Auditors (good comm) providing reports
red hat enterprise exp +
big corporations
Linux min 5 yrs, would pref 7
Solaris +
VMware + (logging in basic tasks within client
What did you do with Software packages?
What command did you use

Additional Information

Lawrence E. Harmon
Business Development/Recruiter
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