Tier 2 Linux Engineer (Onsite - Westbury, Long Island)
24 days ago
Westbury
Job Description We are looking for a Tier 2 Linux Engineer to join our onsite team in Westbury, Long Island. This full-time, hands-on role is perfect for someone with strong Linux experience who enjoys working in dynamic environments and solving real-world technical problems. Responsibilities: • Provide Tier 2 support for Linux-based systems (primarily Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL), • Troubleshoot OS, application, and networking issues across production and internal systems, • Manage user accounts, permissions, and system configurations, • Maintain and configure services such as Apache/Nginx, SSH, DNS, DHCP, MySQL/PostgreSQL, • Monitor system performance and security using standard tools (e.g., top, journalctl, fail2ban), • Assist with backup, patching, and scripting for automation, • Collaborate with other engineers and escalate issues as needed Requirements: • 3+ years of hands-on Linux system administration experience, • Proficiency with command line tools, shell scripting (bash), and standard Linux utilities, • Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and basic firewall rules (iptables or ufw), • Ability to troubleshoot services, logs, and performance issues, • Strong communication and documentation skills, • Must be able to work onsite daily in Westbury, NY, • 4 days (32 hours) per week including evenings and weekends., • Reliable transportation is required Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, cron scripting), • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), • Experience with containers (Docker) or virtualization (KVM, VMware) Full benefits package, including: • $42/Hour + overtime pay, • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Retirement plan, • Paid time off and holidays, • Certification reimbursement and professional development, • Contract engagement terms available at a higher rate of pay.
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