Systems Engineer (Linux, CentOS) at The Judge Group Inc. in Exton, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Location: Exton, PA

Salary: $80,000.00 USD Annually - $100,000.00 USD Annually

Description: Full time role


Fully on-site- Exton, PA




No visa sponsorship




React out to acuadrado@judge.com for a prompt response- I will respond to qualified candidates within 24 hours.

We are seeking a highly skilled System Engineer with deep expertise in a variety of Linux distributions, including CentOS and Oracle Linux. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in system deployment, configuration, performance tuning, and hardware management. You will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing our Linux-based infrastructure, ensuring high performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Linux System Administration:

o Expert-level administration of CentOS, Oracle Linux, and other Linux distributions.

o Configure, deploy, and manage systems via PXE booting and other network-based methods.

o Automate repetitive tasks using shell scripting, or other automation tools.

• System Performance & Tuning:

o Monitor and analyze system performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing tuning strategies.

o Perform regular system health checks, kernel tuning, and configuration optimizations for performance.

• Rack and Stack:

o Physically rack, stack, and cable servers, network devices, and related hardware in the datacenter.

o Ensure proper cabling and network configuration for efficient system communication.

• OS & Application Configuration:

o Install, configure, and maintain OS-level applications and services.

o Troubleshoot and resolve application and system-related issues.

o Provide support for enterprise applications running on Linux environments.

• Infrastructure Management:

o Work with IT and infrastructure teams to deploy new servers, storage, and networking equipment.

o Maintain hardware inventory and ensure optimal usage of physical resources.

• Security & Compliance:

o Implement and manage security measures such as firewalls, SELinux, and regular patching.

o Ensure systems meet security and compliance requirements.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:

o Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

o 5+ years of experience in Linux system administration, preferably with CentOS and Oracle Linux.

• Technical Skills:

o Proficiency in Linux boot processes, including PXE booting.

o Strong knowledge of system performance tuning techniques, kernel configurations, and system health monitoring.

o Experience with virtualization platforms (KVM, VMware) and cloud-based systems.

o Familiarity with networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and hardware troubleshooting.

o Hands-on experience with hardware, including server rack and stack operations.

o Strong understanding of OS-level application support and configuration.



Contact: acuadrado@judge.com


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