Linux Team Lead

Skyline Technology Solutions

Linux Team Lead providing oversight for Linux infrastructure and automation while leading a small team of engineers. Responsibilities include operations, observability, and configuration management.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeGlen Burnie • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automation practices using Ansible, Bash, and Python, with a strong focus on operational tooling and workflows. Proficient in managing and optimizing KVM and CloudStack environments, alongside a solid understanding of observability systems and configuration management.

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Ansible Configuration ManagementBash ScriptingPython ScriptingKubernetes AdministrationCMDB Practices

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Hard Skills

Linux System AdministrationAutomation PracticesInfrastructure as CodeTCP/IP NetworkingCloudStack AdministrationKVM VirtualizationLinux Security HardeningObservability SystemsMonitoring SolutionsConfiguration Tracking

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringCollaborationProcess AdoptionStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

GrafanaOpenNMSZabbixTerraformOpenTofu

Certifications & Qualifications

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)ITIL Foundation

Industry Keywords

Operational ToolingAutomationObservabilityCloud OrchestrationEnterprise Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudGrafanaKubernetesLinuxPythonTCP/IPTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and improve operational tooling, workflows, and automation that reduce manual effort and improve the reliability and scalability of day-to-day systems operations
Define and drive GitOps adoption across the entire Operations team, building the habits and tooling required
Use Ansible as the primary configuration management tool, including playbook and role development, inventory management, and automated remediation workflows
Bash and Python scripting to build out the broader automation practice, covering system deployment, scheduled validation runs, and testing against defined baselines
Administer and tune KVM and CloudStack environments to meet performance and capacity needs
Work alongside the Skyline Platform Team to support Kubernetes environments as a secondary resource
Own and improve the CMDB practice end to end, from automated discovery, auditing and validation through change tracking and reporting
Maintain a working understanding of storage architecture and how different storage types interact with the systems you support
Ongoing improvement of monitoring and alerting practices to support early detection of issues before they become service-impacting
Ensure telemetry is high quality, consistent, and operationally useful across environments through the development and refinement of dashboards, alerts, and supporting configurations
Partner with stakeholders to review observability needs, improve visibility into system and service health, and translate operational requirements into effective monitoring solutions
Support the ongoing maintenance, enhancement, and reliability of observability systems that serve both internal operational needs and broader engineering use cases
Define tasking and support for the two engineers on your team
Serve as a mentor, escalation point, and peer reviewer for the broader Operations team, with a focus on automation practices and configuration management
Develop and maintain clear operational documentation, including runbooks, standards, and implementation guidance for automation and observability systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) preferred
ITIL Foundation preferred
5 or more years of advanced Linux system administration in an enterprise or managed services environment
Strong scripting and automation skills in Bash, Python, or both
Experience with Ansible for configuration management and automation
Familiarity with CMDB practices and configuration tracking
Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, and firewall concepts
Working knowledge of Grafana, OpenNMS, and Zabbix
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or OpenTofu
KVM virtualization Experience
Experience with CloudStack administration and cloud orchestration
Kubernetes administration experience
Experience with Linux security hardening and compliance practices
Comfort leading a small team and driving process adoption

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
FSA Plan
Paid Time Off
401K Retirement Savings Plan
Training & Tuition Assistance
Disability & Life Insurance