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Insight Global

Linux Engineer

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What they do

A Unix Administrator or Engineer installs, configures, and maintains UNIX operating systems operating within a business. Analyzes and resolves problems associated with the operating system's servers, hardware, applications, and software. Detects, diagnoses, and reports UNIX related problems on servers.

$118,511 / year median in Rhode Island

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Location:

Woonsocket, RI

  • 02895
Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

06/30/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

NLX

Web Site:

usnlx.com

Job #: 293715882

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We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Engineer to join our team and support the design, deployment, integration, and ongoing management of Linux-based infrastructure and containerized platforms. This role requires strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and modern container technologies, along with a solid foundation in Linux systems administration, troubleshooting, and operational best practices.

The ideal candidate will also bring experience with Linux, networking, system configuration coupled with DevOPS experience and will demonstrate strong documentation, integration, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Compensation:

$50-60/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.



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Skills and Requirements

  • Bash/Python scripting
  • at least intermediate
  • 7+ Years Linux configuration/Engineering and scripting
  • Configure/Install/Admin
  • Debian based (Ubuntu) systems and RHEL
  • Hardware management
  • firmware, OOB (iLO), storage configuration (LVM)
  • KVM Hypervisor virtualization
  • Docker (EE & CE), create containers, docker-compose (Kubernetes, docker swarm is a plus)
  • Linux Benchmarking, Performance Testing
  • SystemD and Linux services (NTP, DNS, Squid, NFS, iptables)
  • Linux middleware services Apache, MySQL
  • Filesystem setup and management
  • System Security i.e. MSB, security scanning tools (e.g. Qualys), firewall, PKI
  • Working Knowledge of k3S (Kubernetes) clusters deployed in rancher/fleet environments at the edge and in cloud
    Strong technical documentation skills
  • CI/CD
  • Jenkins pipeline, GIT
  • Ansible
  • Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools is a plus.
  • Server Capacity Planning
  • Experience implementing HA environments
  • Experience with other Hypervisor hardware/software (Nutanix, Vmware Esxi)
    Experience in Hybrid Cloud Platforms i.

e OpenShift, OpenStack