Linux Engineer / Administrator

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity (3 Months)
Location: Newtown Square, PA 19073
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Minimum 2 Days Onsite)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Linux Engineer / Administrator to support enterprise Linux environments and contribute to infrastructure automation and cloud initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Linux, OpenShift, automation tools, cloud platforms, and scripting. This role will focus on maintaining secure, reliable infrastructure while collaborating with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to support enterprise operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux environments, with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and OpenShift platforms.
• Develop, manage, and maintain infrastructure automation solutions using Ansible and Terraform.
• Support cloud infrastructure environments across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
• Create and maintain automation scripts, configuration files, and deployment workflows using Python and YAML.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security while implementing infrastructure best practices.
• Support deployment, configuration, and operational activities in collaboration with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams.
• Assist with improving automation, reliability, and efficiency across enterprise infrastructure environments.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Strong experience administering Linux environments, especially Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Hands-on experience with OpenShift administration and support.
• Experience developing infrastructure automation using Ansible and Terraform.
• Experience working with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
• Proficiency with Python scripting and YAML configuration files.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience supporting enterprise infrastructure environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Windows administration and PowerShell scripting.
• Knowledge of Perl scripting.
• Experience with Git and version control practices.
• Exposure to hybrid cloud environments and enterprise-scale infrastructure operations.