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Linux Engineer

ITTConnect

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of IT experience
  • Fluent in English
  • Demonstrated experience as a Linux system administrator in MSP, enterprise IT, or similar production environments
  • Strong hands-on experience installing, configuring, and managing Linux servers and virtual machines; proficiency with RHEL and Ubuntu

Responsibilities

  • Administer, support, and maintain Linux-based systems across diverse customer environments.
  • Install, configure, and manage Linux servers and virtual machines; troubleshoot OS and network performance issues impacting production workloads.
  • Collaborate with the engineering team and work independently in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment to deliver stable and performant Linux infrastructure.
  • Develop automation scripts (e.g., Bash) to automate routine operational tasks and improve system efficiency.

Key facts

Hard skills

Linux Linux Linux Administration Virtualization Red Hat Enterprise Linux Application Servers System Monitoring Process Management Package Management Systems System Level Troubleshooting Creative Writing Service Management Bash (Scripting Language) Privileged Access Management Linux Servers Network Troubleshooting Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Google Alerts Microsoft Azure System Monitoring Standard Operating Procedure Engineering Documentation Configuration Management AWS Cloud Services VMware Virtualization Log Monitoring Ansible Puppet (Configuration Management Tool) KVM Switch Chef (Configuration Management Tool) Full Stack Development Online Communication Customer Centricity

Other skills

  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Detail Oriented
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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ITTConnect

ITTConnect is an MBE certified provider of IT Professional Services focused on finding the best IT talent. Through a network of specialized IT recruiters we efficiently connect employers to top IT professionals. We assist Fortune 500 companies, tech startups and Government Agencies to reach their recruitment objectives through flexible and tailored recruiting and staff augmentation services. Connect with us at +1 (954) 884-0500 or info@ittconnect.com Partners / C2C opportunities: partners@ittconnect.com Share your resume with resume@ittconnect.com Job openings at https://ittconnect.zohorecruit.com/careers

Company details

Company typeStartup
Company size11 - 50

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Job description

This is a remote position.

ITTConnect is seeking a Linux Engineer to work remotely from anywhere in Brazil for a client in the US.

MUST BE fluent in English. 

As a Linux Engineer you will be responsible for administering, supporting, and maintaining Linux-based systems across a variety of customer environments. This role requires strong hands-on experience with Linux server administration, virtual machines, and core operating system services supporting production application workloads.

You will work collaboratively as part of an engineering team while also operating independently in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. Success in this role requires strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering stable and performant Linux infrastructure.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of IT experience.
  • MUST BE fluent in English.
  • Demonstrated experience working as a Linux system administrator in an MSP, enterprise IT, or similar production environment.
  • Strong hands-on experience installing, configuring, and managing Linux servers and virtual machines.
  • Proficiency administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Ubuntu systems.
  • Ability to troubleshoot Linux operating system and network performance issues supporting application servers.
  • Solid understanding of Linux system services, processes, permissions, and package management.
  • Experience diagnosing and resolving issues related to CPU, memory, disk, and network utilization.
  • Scripting capability using Bash and/or other scripting languages for automation and operational tasks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional, customer-focused approach.


Preferred

  • Experience supporting Linux systems running on virtualization platforms such as VMware, KVM, and cloud based platforms (AWS, Google Compute, Azure).
  • Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools used in Linux environments.
  • Experience producing and maintaining technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
  • Exposure to configuration management or automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
  • Experience supporting Linux-based application stacks in production environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

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