Linux Systems Engineer (RHEL, Automation)

Job Description

Title: Senior Linux / *NIX Systems Engineer (RHEL, Automation)

Location: Greater Bedford Area, MA (Hybrid 2–3 days onsite)

Employment Type: Contract (6 months)

Status: Accepting Candidates

About the Role

Join a highly technical infrastructure team supporting enterprise and lab environments for a leading research and national-security–focused organization. This role is focused on modernizing Linux platforms, including RHEL 6/7 → 8/9 migrations, automation, and enterprise services support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead RHEL platform modernization, including upgrades from RHEL 6/7 to 8/9
• Configure, harden, and support *Linux/NIX systems in enterprise and lab environments
• Automate system administration tasks using Chef and Ansible
• Support enterprise services including email, logging, web, and network services
• Write and maintain scripts using Bash, PowerShell, Python, or Ruby
• Participate in Agile project teams and infrastructure initiatives
• Troubleshoot complex issues using logs, monitoring tools, and vendor knowledge bases
• Maintain documentation and act as a subject-matter expert for assigned platforms

Qualifications

• 5+ years of *Linux/NIX systems engineering experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Proven experience with Chef and Ansible automation
• Experience with OS migrations or upgrades in enterprise environments
• Working knowledge of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and version control (Git)
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, firewalls)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Compensation (MA Pay Transparency)

• Estimated hourly range: $65–$70/hr (W-2)
• Final rate within this range will be based on skills, experience, and interview results