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Restaurant365

Site Reliability Engineer II

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$98K - $138K/yr

... Linux engineering skills; working knowledge of Windows administration. * Experience supporting ... Wellness initiatives #BI-Remote DYN365, Inc d/b/a Restaurant365 is an equal opportunity employer.

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How much do remote linux support jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote linux support in Austin, TX is $147,442.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $151,200.00 and $166,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Remote Linux Support professional, you need a solid understanding of Linux operating systems, command-line proficiency, troubleshooting skills, and experience with system administration. Familiarity with tools like SSH, scripting languages (such as Bash or Python), ticketing systems, and certifications like CompTIA Linux+ or Red Hat Certified System Administrator are often advantageous. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and self-motivation are key soft skills for remote work and effective customer interactions. These skills ensure you can efficiently diagnose and resolve technical issues while providing reliable support to clients in a distributed environment.

What is a Remote Linux Support job?

A Remote Linux Support job involves assisting users, administrators, or businesses with Linux-based systems from a remote location. Responsibilities typically include troubleshooting issues, managing servers, performing system updates, and ensuring security compliance. Support may be provided via email, chat, or remote desktop tools. This role requires expertise in Linux distributions, command-line operations, and networking. It is commonly found in IT support teams, managed service providers, and cloud infrastructure companies.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in Remote Linux Support?

A typical day in Remote Linux Support involves monitoring servers, responding to customer or internal support tickets, diagnosing system issues, and implementing solutions, often through secure remote connections. You'll spend time communicating with team members and end users via email, chat, or video calls to clarify issues and provide guidance. Some tasks may also include performing regular system updates, backups, and documentation. This role requires proactive time management as you may be handling multiple requests or incidents simultaneously, all while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

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Infographic showing various Remote Linux Support job openings in Austin, TX as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 86% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,442 per year, or $70.9 per hour.
Energy Management System Administrator (EMS Sys Admin)

Energy Management System Administrator (EMS Sys Admin)

MWResource, Inc.

Taylor, TX • Remote

$67.50 - $74.50/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

JOB - 2368

Remote.

12 month contract

JOB SUMMARY

Provides technical support and performs system administration and maintenance activities to support the Energy Management System (EMS) and its ancillary systems and applications. Participates in planning and evaluating the impact of system modifications and maintenance activities to Company’s grid operations. Maximizes EMS uptime and mitigates system failures. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve EMS. This position will report to the Supervisor of Grid & Market Solutions (GMS) Systems Support Team.

JOB DUTIES

• Primarily responsible for support, system administration, and maintenance of the EMS upgrade systems through the various testing cycles.

• Responsible for the integration of various EMS applications, monitoring, and regular maintenance.

• Performs various kinds of structured/unstructured testing and logs defects in the defect tracking tool.

• Works closely with the business lead, project manager and technical lead by providing timely updates and feedback.

• Works closely with the EMS vendor and Company’s GMS development teams to reproduce defects and test the fixes.

• Works closely with the GMS Applications Engineering teams to get the defect fixes, releases installed across various testing environments.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES MAY INCLUDE

• Routinely monitors EMS systems and applications, as well as regular maintenance activities

• Coordinates and performs Database updates and upgrades in the EMS environments

• Assist Operations Engineer, Market Operations, and other business units during EMS acceptance testing of new and/or enhanced applications

• Supports effective EMS use and administration by preparing and reviewing technical documentation

• Performs code build, patch implementation and migrations in the EMS systems

• Performs system setup and testing with Market Participants as appropriate

• Responds to system failures and operator questions on a 24/7 basis

• Works with market participants to resolve problems and implement changes

• Performs emergency recovery and troubleshooting of EMS system and applications

• Maintains real-time data collection to support EMS functions

• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs the EMS systems, applications, and interfaces

• Proactively identifies design problems and drives resolution

• Participates in EMS Disaster Recovery Drills

• Tests, certifies, and implements changes to the EMS Production and Test

• Performs systems maintenance and improvement activities to support the effectiveness of the EMS

• Participates in planning and evaluating the impact of system modifications and maintenance activities

Requirements

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of work experience in system administration on Linux/Windows Operating systems and working experience with RDBMS (Oracle/SQL DB)

• Preferred system administration experience in GE EMS Suite. If not, other EMS vendor experience such as Hitachi/ABB, Siemens, OSI, GE PowerOn Reliance.

EDUCATION

• Experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)/Inter Control-Center Communication Protocol (ICCP)

• Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Required)

• Master's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Preferred)

• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

Benefits

The base pay range for this role is $67.50 - $74.50 per Hour.


MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Florida Blue, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled.

MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.