
Linux Systems Engineer
Hearst Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Indianapolis • United States
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Salary
💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per year
About the role
- Install, configure, maintain, and support Linux-based servers and systems
- Monitor system performance and availability, and troubleshoot OS-level issues
- Perform system patching, updates, and routine maintenance
- Manage users, permissions, services, and system configurations
- Support system reliability, security, and operational best practices
- Work with storage solutions, including SAN-connected systems
- Participate in documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures
- Support Linux systems running in AWS and/or Azure environments
- Use and maintain existing automation tools and scripts
- Write or update basic automation scripts (Bash, Python) for routine tasks
- Assist with Linux system builds, image updates, and deployment processes
- Collaborate with senior engineers to learn and adopt cloud and automation best practices
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience administering Linux systems in a production environment
- Experience supporting and maintaining Linux-based infrastructure
- Strong experience with Linux operating systems, command-line tools, and core OS concepts
- Hands-on experience with distributions such as RHEL, CentOS, or Ubuntu
- Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux servers
- Familiarity with system monitoring, patching, O/S Upgrades, and troubleshooting
- Basic to intermediate scripting skills using Bash and/or Python
- Ability to automate routine operational tasks
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls)
- Experience using Git or similar version control systems
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- long term disability
- life insurance
- matching 401k
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Linux systems administrationBash scriptingPython scriptingSystem patchingTroubleshootingSystem configurationNetworking fundamentalsVersion control (Git)Storage solutions (SAN)Cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
Soft Skills
CollaborationProblem-solvingDocumentationOperational best practicesCommunication