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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote linux kernel development in Jacksonville, FL is $138,116.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $126,500.00 and $152,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Linux Kernel Development vs Remote Linux System Administration?

AspectRemote Linux Kernel DevelopmentRemote Linux System Administration
Primary FocusDeveloping and modifying the Linux kernel codeManaging, configuring, and maintaining Linux systems
Required SkillsC programming, kernel architecture, debugging kernel issuesShell scripting, system setup, user management
Work EnvironmentCollaborative development teams, coding environmentsRemote support, system monitoring, troubleshooting
CertificationsLinux Foundation certifications, Linux kernel development coursesLinux Professional Institute (LPI), CompTIA Linux+

Remote Linux Kernel Development involves coding and improving the Linux kernel itself, requiring deep technical skills in C and kernel architecture. In contrast, Remote Linux System Administration focuses on maintaining and supporting Linux systems, emphasizing configuration, security, and troubleshooting. Both roles often operate in similar environments and may require Linux certifications, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Senior Platform Engineer - Remote

Simple Solutions

Saint Augustine, FL • On-site, Remote

$70 - $80/hr

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Job description

Job Description
Senior Platform Engineer - Remote
Job Profile Summary
The Senior Platform Engineer will play a key role in engineering middleware platforms and automations. This role focuses on architecting solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across teams to automate deployments. In addition, the Senior Platform Engineer is responsible for creating required automation using latest DevOps tools & services to reduce manual tasks and speed to market. They should be able to write SOPs to document processes and procedures following the required standards and industry best practices.
Skills:
  • Requires strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Requires excellent communication skills and ability to write and discuss clear procedures regarding technical issues
  • Requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of personnel.
  • Excellent customer service
  • Ability to work independently and as a team
  • Work closely with development teams to containerize legacy applications and optimize performance on Kubernetes.

Job Description Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement highly available, resilient, and cost effective platforms and middleware solutions.
  • Drive automation initiatives using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps practices to improve efficiency and reduce manual operations.
  • Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines supporting containerized applications.
  • Engineer and support container platforms such as RedHat OpenShift (OCP) and other Kubernetes platforms (EKS/AKS/ECS) in enterprise environments.
  • Implement and manage service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio) to enhance traffic management, observability, and microservices security.
  • Establish monitoring, logging, and alerting standards to ensure platform reliability, performance, and SLA compliance.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Middleware platforms, advising teams on architecture, best practices, and operational excellence.
  • Partner with security and compliance teams to embed governance, security controls, and DevSecOps practices into platform designs.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts and act as an escalation point for complex Level III and Level IV production issues.
  • Install, configure, and maintain middleware platforms, Kubernetes clusters, applications, and supporting infrastructure.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, promoting best practices and supporting technical growth across the team.
  • Document architecture, operational procedures, and standard operating processes following industry standards.
  • Participate in and lead technical discussions, contributing to architectural decisions and cross functional collaboration.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that enhance platform performance, security, and scalability.

Education & Experience Education:
Bachelor s degree required or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Work Experience:
  • 10-15+ years of related IT work experience.
  • Hands on experience in engineering and implementation of RedHat OpenShift (OCP) or similar Kubernetes / Container platforms like ECS/EKS.
  • Hands on experience in automating CI / CD pipelines for RedHat OpenShift (OCP) or related Kubernetes / Container platforms.
  • Hands-on working knowledge with Docker/Podman Git, Jenkins, other CI/CD tools.
  • Hand-on experience implementing, configure, and maintenance Istio Service Mesh or another service mesh for traffic management, observability, and security of microservices.
  • Experience with DevSecOps concepts/working tools is needed.
  • Proven working experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform, for provisioning and managing cloud resources.
  • Hand-on experience in Cloud platforms like AWS (Preferred) or Azure.
  • Experience with IBM Event Streams or IBM App Connect Enterprise (MQ) is highly preferred
  • Working knowledge for AWS Foundational Services like ECS, EC2, IAM, VPCs, DNS, Networking, Security Groups, Load Balancers, etc.
  • Experience with any industry leading Scripting languages such as Shell scripting/Python/Groovy/PowerShell is needed.
  • Any experience or knowledge with IBM CloudPak products is a plus.
  • Core Middleware experience in handling IBM WebSphere products / Application Server / Webservers is a plus.
  • Working knowledge on distributed operating systems like Linux / Windows / AIX.
  • Knowledge of Load balancers, DNS resolutions, basic Network issues troubleshooting related to Middleware technologies is needed.

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