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Remote Linux Engineer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Senior DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$133.90K - $172K/yr

Strong experience in Linux administration and configuration (2+ years) * Self-motivated and able to ... USA - Remote Additional Locations Pay Range: 89,600.00 - 153,600.00 USD Annual About Integral Ad ...

Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$126.20K - $166.40K/yr

Development in a Linux server environment * Experience writing RESTful APIs * You have experience ... Remote: Home office in the US. WHY AUTOMOX We are on a mission to raise the world's security ...

None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking an AWS GovCloud Engineer to ... Linux operations: perform RHEL 8/9 command‑line administration and production support.

Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$126.20K - $166.40K/yr

Development in a Linux server environment * Experience writing RESTful APIs * You have experience ... Remote: Home office in the US. WHY AUTOMOX We are on a mission to raise the world's security ...

Senior Software Developer

Virginia, IL · On-site +1

$53.50 - $70.50/hr

... support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI + Polygraph clearance (acceptable to this customer ... Linux * Amazon cloud, AWS and use services, like S3 and EC2 * Apache Webserver and Apache Tomcat

None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking an AWS GovCloud Engineer to ... Linux operations: perform RHEL 8/9 command-line administration and production support. * Governance ...

Senior Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$145K - $190K/yr

Remote (US Based Only) We cannot sponsor or transfer any visas, of any kind now or in the future ... A good working knowledge of Linux, networking, and databases. An Exceptional Candidate Will Have ...

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How much do remote linux engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote linux engineer in Illinois is $57.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.59 and $65.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Linux Engineer job?

A Remote Linux Engineer is an IT professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux-based systems and servers while working remotely. They handle system administration tasks, troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and ensure security and stability. This role often involves working with cloud platforms, automation tools, and scripting languages to manage infrastructure efficiently. Remote Linux Engineers collaborate with teams using communication tools and may support DevOps, networking, or cybersecurity functions based on business needs.

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

To thrive as a Remote Linux Engineer, you need a solid understanding of Linux systems administration, networking, scripting languages (such as Bash or Python), and troubleshooting, often backed by a degree in computer science or related certifications like RHCE or CompTIA Linux+. Familiarity with tools like Docker, Ansible, Kubernetes, and virtualization platforms is typically required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, self-motivation, and strong written communication are essential soft skills for remote collaboration and effective support. These skills and qualities are vital to ensuring reliable system performance, efficient remote operations, and seamless teamwork across distributed environments.

What are common challenges faced by Remote Linux Engineers and how are they typically addressed?

Remote Linux Engineers often encounter challenges such as troubleshooting complex system issues without on-site access, maintaining secure remote connections, and staying aligned with distributed team members. These challenges are typically addressed through advanced remote monitoring tools, comprehensive documentation, and regular virtual meetings for knowledge sharing and collaboration. Effective time management and continuous learning are also crucial for staying updated on emerging technologies and best practices. Organizations often provide clear escalation paths and encourage peer support to help engineers resolve critical incidents quickly. Being proactive and adaptable helps ensure both productivity and strong system reliability in a remote environment.
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Senior DevOps Engineer

Senior DevOps Engineer

Integral Ad Science

Chicago, IL • Remote

$133.90K - $172K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago


Job description

Job Description:

Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a global technology and data company that builds verification, optimization, and analytics solutions for the advertising industry and we're looking for a Senior Engineer to join our DevOps Platform team. Do you have the desire and ability to touch everything across the tech stack that has the power to handle hundreds of thousands of transactions per second and collect tens of billions of events each day? Our systems also evaluate thousands of data-points in real-time, process years of videos every hour, and respond in just a few milliseconds. Then IAS is the place for you!

As a Senior Engineer, DevOps Platform, you will be part of our CI/CD Engineering Team-a specialized group that has extreme ownership of how software gets versioned and deployed. They develop self-service CI infrastructure, build tooling, versioning/tagging strategies, and GitOps. You will collaborate closely with developers on Product and Platform teams across Engineering and Data Science to enhance tooling, templates, and frameworks.

What you'll get to do:

  • Work with and debug our current stack: GitHub, Jenkins, GitOps, k8s, Flux CD, Databricks and help design our future stack (i.e. Argo CD) with self-service

  • Cut deep into systems in order to drive directly to a resolution and develop the source code in order to make it possible

  • Face a variety of challenges that will allow you to constantly expand your repertoire by always learning new complex systems and skills

  • Use your expert knowledge of SDLC, integrating systems through code in order to improve tooling and processes

You should apply if you have most of this experience:

  • Bias toward action, backed by the ability to architect and implement solutions from initial commit to 1.0 release

  • BS in Computer Science/related degree or equivalent experience

  • Strong coding background with either Java (or Groovy), or Python (2+ years)

  • Expert knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD principles, best practices, Git, and dev tools across multiple languages (Gradle, Maven, NPM, Python build tools, etc.)

  • Experience developing and maintaining Jenkins shared libraries and Jenkinsfiles

  • Expertise in containerization (Kubernetes, Docker, distroless)

  • Hands-on experience with k8s tools: Flux CD, Argo CD, Istio, Karpenter, Grafana stack, Flagger, External Secrets Operator, Helm, Kustomize, Kyverno

  • Hands-on experience with AWS (CloudFormation, CDK) and cloud-native deployments, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and orchestration tools (Atlantis, Terraform, Terragrunt)

  • 5+ years of overall experience in software engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering

  • Strong experience in Linux administration and configuration (2+ years)

  • Self-motivated and able to work independently as part of a remote-first team

What puts you over the top:

  • Experience with Jenkins runtime JVM debugging, Jenkins plugins development

  • Experience with Application profiling, debugging applications across local and remote environments

  • Experience with MLOps tooling and Data Science workflows, Databricks

IAS Pay Transparency:

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location, and any additional locations are listed below. Our pay ranges are based on the work location. As part of IAS compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance (medical, dental, vision) as well as PPO, HSA and FSA options and 401k with employer matching contributions. All full-time employee roles include competitive compensation and are eligible for an annual bonus and/or other incentive plans. Each candidate's compensation package is based on multiple factors, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need.

Primary Location:

US - Chicago, IL

Primary Location Base Pay Range:

Annual

Additional Locations:

USA - Remote

Additional Locations Pay Range:

89,600.00 - 153,600.00 USD Annual

About Integral Ad Science:

Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a leading global media measurement and optimization platform that delivers the industry's most actionable data to drive superior results for the world's largest advertisers, publishers, and media platforms. IAS's software provides comprehensive and enriched data that ensures ads are seen by real people in safe and suitable environments, while improving return on ad spend for advertisers and yield for publishers. Our mission is to be the global benchmark for trust and transparency in digital media quality. For more information, visit integralads.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

IAS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to our diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age. We strongly encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, people with disabilities and veterans to apply.

California Applicant Pre-Collection Notice:

We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment or engagement with IAS, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, commercial information, professional or employment or engagement information, non-public education records, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment or engagement. For additional details or if you have questions, contact us at compliance@integralads.com.

Attention agency/3rd party recruiters: IAS does not accept any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles. If you are interested in becoming an IAS recruiting partner, please send an email introducing your company to recruitingagencies@integralads.com. We will get back to you if there's interest in a partnership.