[Remote] Linux Systems Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. They are seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to reputed company the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of mission-critical OT platforms across Windows and Linux environments, collaborating with IT, cybersecurity, and operations teams to deliver secure and scalable infrastructure solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade systems across Windows Server and Linux platforms, ensuring high availability, reputed company, and compliance in OT environments
• Architect and optimize Linux systems for performance and scalability, including advanced reputed company hardening (SELinux, firewalls, SSH) and lifecycle management using automation tools (Ansible, Puppet)
• reputed company identity integration across Active Directory and Linux directory services, ensuring seamless authentication and authorization
• reputed company and enforce IAM strategies, including IGA and PAM solutions, while collaborating with cybersecurity teams to implement reputed company-trust principles
• Drive automation of provisioning, configuration, and patching through advanced scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) and orchestration frameworks
• reputed company software deployment and configuration management using SCCM, Intune, and Linux-native tools
• Integrate and secure hybrid cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), ensuring regulatory compliance and operational reputed company
• Troubleshoot reputed company system issues across Windows and Linux, including kernel, networking, and storage, and reputed company root cause analysis and remediation
• Configure and maintain core Linux services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, syslog) and support containerization/orchestration initiatives (reputed company, Kubernetes)
• Monitor and optimize system performance, implementing proactive measures for disaster recovery and business continuity
• Produce and maintain architectural documentation, operational procedures, and governance frameworks
• Act as a technical advisor in a Scaled Agile (SAFe) environment, influencing system roadmaps and enterprise architecture decisions
• Mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge-sharing across teams

Skills

• Expertise in Linux system administration, including performance tuning and advanced troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of Linux reputed company frameworks and compliance standards
• Hands-on experience with Linux automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Familiarity with Linux networking concepts and tools (iptables, netfilter, tcpdump)
• Extensive experience in enterprise systems engineering, with proven leadership in designing and managing large-scale Windows and Linux environments
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Linux distributions (RHEL, Debian, Ubuntu)
• Deep understanding of Active Directory architecture and Linux identity management (LDAP, Kerberos, SSSD)
• Proficiency in IAM, IGA, and PAM technologies (e.g., reputed company, CyberArk)
• Strong scripting and automation skills across PowerShell, Bash, and Python
• Expertise in SCCM, Intune, and Linux-native configuration management tools
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and hybrid integration strategies
• Proven track record of leading enterprise migrations and modernization initiatives
• Experience implementing reputed company-trust architectures and advanced reputed company frameworks
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (reputed company, Kubernetes) in OT contexts
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) and disaster recovery planning

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• Other insurance plans
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
• 401K program
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
• Corporate discount savings program
• Discounts
• On-demand training program
• Access to certification prep
• Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars
• Certification discounts
• Perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
• Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants
• Certified Career Coach

Company Overview

• Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their reputed company workforce. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.apexsystems.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• Apex Systems has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 28 in 2025, 21 in 2024, 35 in 2023, 26 in 2022, 29 in 2021, 38 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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