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Digital Links Inc

Oracle GoldenGate

Saint Louis, MO · Remote

Remote (Occasional Onsite in St. Louis, MO if required) Duration: 4 Weeks (Start Date: August 3, ... Experience with Linux/Unix environments. Knowledge of Oracle RAC and Oracle Data Guard. Experience ...

SAIC

AWS GovCloud Engineer

Scott Air Force Base, IL · Remote

$80K - $120K/yr

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.

GardaWorld

Software Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site +1

$100K/yr

Working environment: comfortable in a CLI-driven workflow (shell, remote access and debugging) on macOS or Linux. Preferred Skills * Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, plus IaC static analysis ...

GardaWorld

Software Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site +1

$100K/yr

... remote access and debugging) on macOS or Linux. Preferred Skills Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, plus IaC static analysis tooling such as Checkov. Azure messaging and networking: Event Grid ...

GardaWorld

Software Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site +1

$100K/yr

Working environment: comfortable in a CLI-driven workflow (shell, remote access and debugging) on macOS or Linux. Preferred Skills * Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, plus IaC static analysis ...

GardaWorld

Software Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site +1

$100K/yr

Working environment: comfortable in a CLI-driven workflow (shell, remote access and debugging) on macOS or Linux. Preferred Skills * Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, plus IaC static analysis ...

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How much do remote linux jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote linux in St. Louis, MO is $53.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.85 and $57.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Remote Linux do?

As a Remote Linux professional, your daily tasks may include server provisioning, managing user accounts, monitoring system health, deploying software updates, and troubleshooting network or application issues. You may also work on automation projects using scripting languages or configuration management tools to streamline system operations. Collaboration is often virtual, so you'll join regular meetings, coordinate with development or DevOps teams, and document processes or incidents thoroughly. Depending on your employer, you may participate in on-call rotations or respond to urgent incidents to ensure uptime and security. This variety of responsibilities provides both technical challenges and opportunities for skill development in a dynamic environment.

What is a Remote Linux?

A Remote Linux job involves managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Linux-based systems from a remote location. Professionals in these roles may work as system administrators, DevOps engineers, or cloud engineers, ensuring server uptime, security, and performance. Common tasks include configuring servers, automating processes, and deploying applications. These jobs require expertise in Linux command-line tools, scripting languages, and networking. Many companies hire remote Linux professionals to support cloud environments, web servers, and enterprise systems.

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

To thrive in a Remote Linux role, you need a strong understanding of Linux system administration, shell scripting, networking concepts, and troubleshooting skills, often supported by a degree in computer science or relevant certifications such as CompTIA Linux+ or RHCSA. Proficiency with configuration management tools (like Ansible or Puppet), remote monitoring solutions, and cloud platforms is commonly required. Strong communication, self-motivation, and problem-solving abilities are key soft skills that help remote professionals excel. These skills ensure reliable system performance, efficient collaboration with distributed teams, and successful problem resolution in remote environments.

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Infographic showing various Remote Linux job openings in St. Louis, MO as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 89% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,866 per year, or $53.8 per hour.

Linux Systems Administrator (Part-time)

Savi Gurus

Saint Louis, MO • Remote

Part-time

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Job description

Savi Gurus is a consulting firm that connects experienced technology professionals with clients who need specialized expertise on a flexible basis. We are currently seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support one of our clients in a part-time, fully remote capacity. In this role you will help maintain and optimize a production Linux environment that powers a high-traffic, subscription-based web platform.

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Linux Systems Administrator to manage and optimize a production Linux environment hosted on dedicated cloud infrastructure. This role is responsible for maintaining system reliability, troubleshooting outages and performance issues, provisioning new servers, maintaining infrastructure automation, and ensuring strong operational and security practices across the environment.

• Employer: Savi Gurus (engaged on behalf of one of our clients)

• Type: Part-time, fractional / retainer engagement

• Hours: Approximately 15 hours per week

• Location: Fully remote (U.S. preferred, but open to other time zones with team overlap)

• Compensation: DOE (commensurate with experience)

• Team: You will be the primary system administrator, working closely with the client's technical lead.

Responsibilities

Linux Infrastructure Administration

• Administer and maintain multiple Debian-based Linux production systems

• Provision and configure new dedicated Linux servers

• Perform OS updates, patching, package management, and system hardening

• Maintain system uptime, stability, and operational health

Incident Response & On-Call Support

• Participate in on-call support for critical production outages and major performance incidents

• Respond to high-priority infrastructure issues in a timely manner

• Investigate outages, instability, and degraded application performance

• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions

• Troubleshoot CPU, memory, disk I/O, networking, and service bottlenecks

Service Administration & Performance Install, configure, maintain, and optimize Apache, PHP / PHP-FPM, MySQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, and cron jobs / scheduled services. Responsibilities include performance tuning, service troubleshooting, capacity planning, and stability improvements.

Infrastructure Automation

• Maintain and improve Ansible-based infrastructure deployments

• Automate provisioning and repeatable operational tasks

• Standardize system configuration and deployment practices

Security & Access Management

• Maintain Linux user accounts, permissions, and access policies

• Manage SSH access and authentication controls

• Investigate suspicious activity and possible security threats

• Apply security updates and maintain server hardening standards

Networking & Systems Operations

• Maintain VLAN-based networking configurations

• Troubleshoot DNS, connectivity, and network-related issues

• Maintain SSL/TLS certificates and secure communications

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience administering Debian/Ubuntu Linux systems in production

• Experience supporting Apache + PHP-FPM production environments

• MySQL administration and troubleshooting experience

• Experience with Redis and Elasticsearch

• Experience using Ansible

• Experience with Cloudflare

• Strong Linux troubleshooting and incident response skills

• Familiarity with Bash/shell scripting, cron jobs, VLANs, DNS, SSH, and Linux permissions and access control

On-Call Expectations

• Availability to respond to critical outages and severe performance degradation

• Comfortable troubleshooting live production issues

• Ability to diagnose and remediate problems independently

• Focus on both immediate mitigation and long-term prevention

Ideal Candidate

You've managed real production Linux systems and are comfortable being responsible for uptime. You have experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure problems under pressure and understand how Apache, PHP-FPM, MySQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch interact in a production web stack. You thrive in a flexible, part-time arrangement and can work independently while collaborating remotely with a small technical team.

Savi Gurus is an equal opportunity organization. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds. To apply, please submit your resume and a brief summary of relevant production Linux experience.

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