Red Hat Linux Engineer (Virtualization And AWS REQUIRED) - US Citizen ONLY
About The Position
Our client is searching for a Senior Red Hat Enterprise Linux Engineer with virtualization and AWS experience for a contract-to-hire position. All candidates must work directly for TEKsystems on a W2 basis and no sponsorship is available. Seeking a Senior UNIX/Linux(RHEL) Engineer with deep technical expertise to help shape and lead a hybrid cloud transformation. This role is for the Infrastructure Hosting Team, that includes architecting, engineering, and managing the on-premise and AWS-based Linux computing environments. This includes designing solutions that power mission-critical workloads such as SAP HANA, ensuring operational resilience, performance, compliance, and Lifecycle Management. Heavy RHEL Enterprise engineering experience and virtualization experience is required. (Nutanix preferred)
Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen due to NERC/CIP regulatory requirements and security policies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent technical experience.
- 8+ years of experience in Linux system administration and infrastructure design.
- Hands-on knowledge of Nutanix and enterprise storage solutions.
- Strong experience in hybrid cloud environments, preferably AWS.
- Proficiency with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible).
- Familiarity with ITIL practices and infrastructure compliance standards (e.g., NERC/CIP).
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work across business and technical teams.
- Ability to travel up to 25% required.
- Able to Participate in On-Call rotations.
Nice To Haves
- AWS Certification (e.g., Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional).
- ITIL v4 Certification.
- Experience in utility, energy, or regulated industry environments.
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools for hybrid infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Architecting, engineering, and managing the on-premise and AWS-based Linux computing environments.
- Designing solutions that power mission-critical workloads such as SAP HANA.
- Ensuring operational resilience, performance, compliance, and Lifecycle Management.
Benefits
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
