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Darkhive

Sr Embedded Linux Engineer

This position is remote with travel up to 25% to our company headquarters or other locations. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers and low-level system software for ...

Resolve Tech Solutions

Linux Administrator

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Linux/Windows System Administrator to manage, maintain, and enhance both Linux and Windows server environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on ...

Prophecy Technologies

Lead Linux Platform Engineer

The Lead Linux Platform Engineer is a senior technical leadership role, combining deep hands-on engineering expertise with platform ownership, automation strategy, and cross-functional influence ...

Valnet Inc.

XDA - Linux Writer

New Orleans, LA · Remote

This position will operate on a remote contractual basis. Are you a Linux enthusiast who can break down the latest news and dive deep into the ecosystem with thoughtful, in-depth features? Whether it ...

Valnet Tech Sites

XDA - Linux Writer

New Orleans, LA · Remote

This position will operate on a remote contractual basis. Are you a Linux enthusiast who can break down the latest news and dive deep into the ecosystem with thoughtful, in-depth features? Whether it ...

MDAEdge

Senior Cloud Linux Administrator

MDAEdge is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Linux Administrator with extensive experience in cloud computing, Linux administration, and workload migration. The ideal candidate will ensure secure ...

Wayve

Triage Automation Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site +1

$144K - $183K/yr

Hands-on experience operating in a remote Linux environment * Experience building or maintaining data pipelines or notebooks (e.g. Databricks, Jupyter) * Great communication skills, able to explain ...

ITC Federal, Inc.

Senior Cloud Engineer (Linux/Kion)

$120K - $160K/yr

Cloud Engineer II (Linux) GOVERNMENT AGENCY : DHS ICE - OSDSS POSITION INFORMATION : Full time ... Remote POSITION TIMING: Candidate must obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance, which typically takes 4 ...

Unisys

Prin Linux Systems Support

Concord, NC · On-site +1

Position Summary The Principal Linux Systems Support role provides ongoing Systems Administration support, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hardware, software, applications ...

Owl Labs

Senior Linux Device Programmer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$170K - $185K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Linux Developer to join our Engineering team. The ideal candidate ... This role can be remote or hybrid. Salary Range $170,000--$185,000 USD Owl Labs is an Equal ...

ActioNet, Inc.

Sr. Linux Administrator

$130K/yr

In addition to extensive knowledge of Linux, this role requires excellent customer service skills, as the Unix branch supports system owners and users from most Divisions within the Bureau as well as ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote linux in the United States is $55.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.24 and $59.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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.

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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.

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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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Senior Data Center Linux Engineer

Corporate Tools

Johnston, IA • On-site, Remote

$150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Overview
Corporate Tools is hiring a Senior Data Center Linux Engineerfor $150,000/year. You will be a traditional company employee. This is a remote position, but if you're near one of our local offices, you're welcome to come hangout with us in-office as well. Our main offices are in Post Falls, ID, and Spokane, WA; we also have satellite offices in Johnston, IA, Austin, TX, and Salt Lake City, UT. You'll be working 40 hours a week and, of course, enjoy great company benefits.
You will be part of a dynamic technical team responsible for designing, building, and delivering key technical solutions such as: servers, containers, storage, networking, data centers, security solutions, and monitoring tools. Our job is to ensure that our customers have the best experience possible, utilizing the vast number of technical solutions that we provide. Our vision is to enhance the quality, resiliency and scalability of the technology services delivered to our clients and our customer service teams.
In this role, you will participate in the overall design, deployment and feature roadmap for the architecture of our network and systems environment. You will work with other engineers to deliver performance and service standards and capacity planning models.
Wage
Up to $150,000 / year
Benefits
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision for employees
  • Annual review with raise option
  • 22 days Paid Time Off accrued annually, and 4 holidays
    • After 3 years, PTO increases to 29 days. Employees transition to flexible time off after 5 years with the company-not accrued, not capped, take time off when you want
    • The 4 holidays are: New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Up to 6% company matching 401(k) with no vesting period
  • Quarterly allowance
    • Use to make your remote work set up more comfortable, for continuing education classes, a plant for your desk, coffee for your coworker, a massage for yourself... really, whatever
  • Open concept office with friendly coworkers
  • Creative environment where you can make a difference
  • No dumb benefits like free dog walking on the weekends that snobby hipster places have to make you feel cool, but mathematically won't cost the company much money because you won't use it
  • Trail Mix Bar - oh yeah

Responsibilities
  • Manage, configure, and maintain Linux servers
  • Troubleshoot performance issues, hardware failures, and software bugs
  • Develop automation scripts
  • Ensure secure system configurations
  • Deploy and maintain containerized applications

Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field or related work experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in Linux server design and administration
  • 5+ year of experience in Networking
  • Experience of networking services consisting of Virtual and Physical network functions
  • Professional experience with BGP, VXLAN and other WAN technologies
  • Experience with Identity Management tools, i.e., FreeIPA, Keycloak
  • Proven experience in designing virtualized compute environments, i.e, Kubernettes, Docker, LXC, KVM
  • Knowledge of Proxmox, KVM, Nginx, Apache, Exim and Postfix
  • Hands-on experience in one or more of the following: Linux scripting, Firewall, DNS.
  • Programming aptitude in one or more of the following: Python, Java, GO, Ruby, PHP
  • Experience with cloud related tools, products, i.e., Docker Swarm, Open vSwitch, Ceph
  • Experience in hosting
  • Experience with Pterodactyl
  • Familiarity with network device configuration and management (Arista, Cisco, Juniper)
  • Proven success record of working with internet organizations to set industry direction

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