System Engineer (Linux- RedHat)

Intelerad•Remote, UNITED STATES

16h•$90,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

The System Engineer (Linux -RedHat) is a senior Linux systems administrator responsible for deploying, optimizing, and configuring Intelerad's Linux-based application environments. This role drives operational excellence through automation and standardized deployment practices while ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of critical medical imaging systems. The System Engineer (Linux -RedHat) partners closely with engineering and operations teams to continuously improve system resilience, supports the organization's cloud journey, and plays a key role in developing team capability through documentation and knowledge transfer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
5-7+ years of system administration experience in Linux-based environments
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) certification or equivalent hands-on experience required; proficiency with RHEL 7, 8, and 9
Proficiency with PostgreSQL
Scripting and automation skills in Shell, Python, or PowerShell
Solid understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems, networking, and storage
Strong technical aptitude
Excellent teamwork skills and ability to develop and maintain internal and external relationships
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and sense of ownership
Ability to work well under pressure, sometimes under strict deadlines
On-call support for critical production systems is required
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to provide proof of citizenship
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain required government security clearance(s) and system access (e.g., VA systems such as FACTS)
Must be willing to complete all required onboarding steps, which may include background investigations, fingerprinting, and identity verification
Must comply with all client and government security requirements as a condition of continued employment

Nice To Haves

Understanding of medical imaging and healthcare IT environments
Experience with NoSQL and SQL databases
Knowledge of version tracking tools such as Git or Mercurial
Exposure to cloud-native services, particularly AWS
Systems administration or IT certifications in Linux or network-related fields

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and optimize Intelerad's software solutions on Linux-based servers, performing complex server additions, software upgrades, configuration changes, and disaster recovery activities with minimal client impact.
Develop scripts, automation tooling, and streamline system administration workflows, standardize deployment architectures, and reduce manual effort across the team.
Implement improvements to processes, configurations, and technologies to maximize application robustness, uptime, and performance across server, network, and storage layers.
Perform third-level support in the areas of systems changes, participate in operational tasks spanning multiple products, and contribute to on-call rotation to address after-hours emergencies.
May serve as technical escalation point for high-severity incidents.