• Linux System Engineer

    Actalent (Annapolis, MD)


    Job Title: Linux System EngineerJob Description

     

    Sustain and maintain core Linux servers within a Bare Metal infrastructure on-premises. On-site duties include racking devices, cabling, and deploying new systems in multiple data centers. Help the team deploy and maintain the rollout of the next generation of products and services and transition customers to the new platforms. Support global data centers by installing, upgrading, configuring, testing, and supporting system software, as well as performing security audits of hardware. Monitor and respond to everyday issues and problems, contribute to Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and support the Software Development Team by administrating team tools and processes. Keep up with the demands and technical debts of the existing infrastructure as we move to new and advanced infrastructure.

    Responsibilities

    + Sustain and maintain core Linux servers within a Bare Metal infrastructure on-premises.

    + Rack devices, cable, and deploy new systems in multiple data centers.

    + Deploy and maintain the rollout of next-generation products and services.

    + Transition customers to new platforms.

    + Support global data centers by installing, upgrading, configuring, testing, and supporting system software.

    + Perform security audits of hardware.

    + Monitor and respond to everyday issues and problems.

    + Contribute to Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

    + Support the Software Development Team by administrating team tools and processes.

    + Keep up with the demands and technical debts of the existing infrastructure.

    Essential Skills

    + System administration

    + Linux

    + Patch management

    + Rack and stack

    + Bare metal

    + Problem solving

    + STEM bachelor's degree

    + Docker

    + System hardening

    + RHEL

    + Ubuntu

    + Chef/Ansible

    + Network troubleshooting

    + Hardware repairs

    + IBM MQ

    + Data Center

    + Kubernetes

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with data centers

    + Experience with RHEL

    + Experience with Ubuntu systems

    + Experience with Docker

    Work Environment

    This position offers a hybrid work environment, requiring 1-2 days a week on-site in a team and lab environment. You will be working on high reliability and next-generation communication systems for the aviation industry.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $130000.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Annapolis,MD.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.