Skyline Technology Solutions · 1 day ago
Senior Linux Engineer
Glen Burnie, MD, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expSkyline Technology Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Engineer who will serve as a technical cornerstone for their infrastructure operations. This role combines deep Linux expertise with strategic thinking to enhance operational capabilities and deliver exceptional customer solutions.
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Responsibilities
Evaluate, propose, and build tooling to support and optimize operations in a KVM Virtualization platform
CloudStack Administration and Engineering
Participate in the estimation and execution of Customer-Facing Linux Systems Projects
Define, implement, and respond to Internal Linux Operational alerting
Define and implement operational reports and dashboards for capacity management and other operational needs
Ensure high-quality, consistent telemetry across all environments
Architect and manage CloudStack deployments, ensuring scalability, reliability, and multi-tenant functionality
Lead the technical diagnoses of Linux system problems as a part of the ITIL Problem management process
Define and publish organizational standards for Linux Server Infrastructure
Implement standards as infrastructure-as-code using configuration management tools, Ansible, Terraform
Establish and maintain security hardening standards across all Linux environments
Develop configuration management pipelines to manage drift across Linux environments using GitHub and Ansible
Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing infrastructure
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Linux systems with development pipelines
Mentor junior engineers and create technical documentation for knowledge transfer
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Networking, Telecommunications, or related technical field
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent Linux certifications
CompTIA Linux+ or LPIC-2 certification
VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent virtualization certification
5+ years of advanced Linux system administration experience in enterprise environments
Proficiency with KVM virtualization technologies and management
Strong background in Network Management Systems (NMS) integration and configuration
Advanced scripting skills in Bash, Python, or go
Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform, or Chef)
Deep understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, and firewall configuration
Linux security hardening and compliance framework implementation experience
Customer-facing project delivery experience with strong communication skills
Proven hands-on experience operating Linux systems (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) at scale, including performance tuning, benchmarking, hardening, and troubleshooting
Demonstrated experience with observability tooling such as Splunk, ElasticSearch, Graphite, Zabbix, log pipelines, and metrics systems
Proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation frameworks such as Ansible, Chef, or Salt
Experience designing or supporting disaster recovery, high-availability, and SLA-driven systems for mission-critical services
Background in security operations or tooling such as MS Defender, Nessus, Carbon Black, CrowdStrike, IAM, or FIM solutions
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
FSA Plan
Paid Time Off
401K Retirement Savings Plan
Training & Tuition Assistance
Disability & Life Insurance
Company
Skyline Technology Solutions
Skyline Technology Solutions is a technology consulting firm focusing on IT services, video sharing, and cybersecurity.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mia Millette
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Lennon
Chief Technology Officer
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