Linux Engineer
Tampa, FL · Remote
... Contract/ CTH - W2 - 100% remote - We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the ... e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK), generating reports for internal use and client ...
Tampa, FL · Remote
... Contract/ CTH - W2 - 100% remote - We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the ... e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK), generating reports for internal use and client ...
Tampa, FL · Remote
... Contract/ CTH - W2 - 100% remote - We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the ... e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK), generating reports for internal use and client ...
$36.40 - $39.30
5% of jobs
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7% of jobs
$47.33 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$45.10 - $48
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The median wage is $53.80 / hr.
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$58.69 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
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| Aspect | Splunk Contract Remote | Splunk Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires Splunk certifications and relevant experience | Requires Splunk certifications, technical skills, and sometimes a degree |
| Work Environment | Remote, project-based, contract roles | On-site or remote, full-time employment |
| Industry Usage | Used across various industries for data analysis and monitoring | Primarily in IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics sectors |
| Search & Comparison Intent | Often searched for contract roles vs full-time positions | Compared for career progression and skill requirements |
Splunk Contract Remote roles focus on short-term, project-based work often performed remotely, requiring specific certifications. Splunk Engineers typically hold full-time positions with broader responsibilities, including system design and implementation. Both roles demand similar credentials but differ mainly in employment type and work setting.

Full-time
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Mandatory - Strong Security Enhanced Linux, VMWare, Red Hat Satellite Server, and Ansible
Linux Engineer - 3 Positions - Contract/ CTH - W2 - 100% remote -
We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.
Job Description:
- Oversee installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux servers across diverse enterprise client environments.
- Serve as a senior escalation point for P1/P2 client incidents, ensuring timely SLA adherence, technical resolution, and clear communication to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Proactively maintain and develop all Linux infrastructure technology to deliver 24x7x365 uptime services.
- Perform system performance management, patching, troubleshooting, upgrades, and lifecycle management to ensure high availability and reliability.
- Implement and enforce security best practices, vulnerability management, and compliance standards (CIS, NIST, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, or client-specific frameworks).
- Support incident, change, problem, and request management processes in alignment with ITIL frameworks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Windows, Network, Security, Cloud) to deliver integrated client solutions.
- Lead or support client onboarding and migration projects by assessing Linux environments, standardizing configurations, and integrating systems into MSP monitoring and management platforms.
- Develop and refine SOPs, runbooks, and knowledge base articles to enable repeatable processes across multiple client environments.
- Implement and optimize monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK), generating reports for internal use and client presentations.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and act as a role model for best practices.
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11 - 50 Employees
Newark, NJ, US
2018