Linux Architect

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Position Overview

New opportunity: 12 Month Contract for highly skilled Linux Architect - Fully remote role for client based in USA.

We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Architect with 10+ years of experience to design, implement, and optimize enterprise Linux environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Linux-based infrastructures, automation, security, and cloud integration, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance Linux architectures.
• Define best practices and standards for Linux infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Lead migration and modernization initiatives, including on-premises to cloud transformations.
• Evaluate and recommend Linux distributions (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE) and associated technologies.
• System Administration & Performance Optimization:
  • Oversee Linux system configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
  • Implement automation frameworks using Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet for efficient system provisioning and configuration management.
  • Manage kernel tuning, patching, and upgrades to maintain system stability and security.
  • Ensure high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) strategies are in place.
• Security & Compliance:
  • Implement and maintain security best practices, including SELinux, firewalls, and access controls.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement remediation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS benchmarks.
  • Work closely with security teams to implement SIEM, logging, and monitoring solutions.
• Cloud & Virtualization:
  • Architect and manage Linux workloads on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Optimize Linux systems for containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and virtualization (VMware, KVM, Xen).
  • Lead the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud automation strategies.
• DevOps & Automation:
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, and Kubernetes.
  • Develop scripts using Bash, Python, or Perl to automate system tasks.
  • Integrate Linux systems with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
  • Implement proactive monitoring and alerting using Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, or Zabbix.
  • Ensure root cause analysis and effective resolution of system issues.
  • Lead capacity planning and system scalability assessments.
• Technical Leadership & Documentation:
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and system administrators.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and SOPs.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and security teams to align Linux infrastructure with business objectives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Architect (preferred).
• CISSP, CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator), or Terraform Associate (a plus).

Technical Skills

• Expert-level knowledge of Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE, Debian).
• Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, Perl, or Go).
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef).
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Exper