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Linux System Engineer (RHEL)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 50 - 62
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
1 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
29 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Contract consulting opportunity for an experienced Linux Systems Engineer.
Must be local to Minneapolis MN area - will be onsite 4 days/week in downtown MinneapolisPosition Summary
We are seeking an experienced LinuxSystem Engineer to support and maintain enterprise Linux infrastructure across on-premises data centers and AWS cloud environments. This role is responsible for administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8) automating system administration tasks ensuring system security and performance and supporting enterprise IT operations using ITIL best practices and ServiceNow.
- Administer maintain and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8) servers in on-premises and AWS environments.
- Perform server installation configuration patching upgrades and lifecycle management.
- Monitor system health optimize performance and troubleshoot Linux OS storage networking and application issues.
- Implement Linux security hardening vulnerability remediation access management and compliance standards.
- Develop and maintain automation using Bash Python or Ansible.
- Support AWS-based Linux workloads including EC2 EBS VPC IAM CloudWatch and Auto Scaling.
- Collaborate with infrastructure application database network and security teams to resolve incidents and support business operations.
- Manage incident change problem and request processes using ServiceNow and ITIL best practices.
- Maintain technical documentation and participate in on-call support as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of Linux system administration experience.
- Strong expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8).
- Experience with Linux installation configuration patching upgrades and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency with Bash Python or Perl scripting and automation tools such as Ansible.
- Strong understanding of Linux processes memory management file systems networking and kernel concepts.
- Experience analyzing logs troubleshooting performance issues and performing root cause analysis.
- Knowledge of Linux security including SELinux user/access management vulnerability remediation and enterprise compliance standards.
- Experience supporting Linux workloads in AWS including EC2 EBS VPC IAM CloudWatch and Auto Scaling.
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and experience using ServiceNow for incident change and problem management.
Preferred Skills
- Experience managing large-scale enterprise Linux environments.
- Knowledge of disaster recovery backup and high-availability solutions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional technical teams.
ITR Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical dental and 401(k) for eligible employees. The W2 pay range for this type of role is approximately $50.00 - $62.00 per billable hour. This range is an estimate and not a guarantee of compensation. The final rate will be determined by factors such as experience market trends and specific job assignments. Discover more about how ITR Group connects top talent with leading client opportunities.
ITR Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of their race color national origin religion creed disability age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status familial status or status with regard to public assistance or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.
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