Title:
Sr. Linux Systems Engineer - 100% Remote
Location:
Remote
Target Start Date:
ASAP
Type: Contract to Hire
Join an industry leader at the forefront of renewable energy and grid modernization. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure that powers utility-scale energy systems around the world. You'll have the chance to combine Linux engineering, automation, networking, and industrial systems expertise while supporting technology that directly impacts the reliability of the electric grid. This role offers exposure to modern edge computing, industrial networking, and automation technologies in a collaborative environment where innovation and technical excellence are highly valued.
Our client is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Engineer to deploy, configure, automate, and support the Linux infrastructure that powers mission-critical Operational Technology (OT) environments. This role focuses on enterprise Linux administration, virtualization, automation, deployment engineering, and systems integration across industrial edge computing platforms.
The ideal candidate is first and foremost an exceptional Linux engineer. Experience within utilities, manufacturing, industrial automation, or renewable energy is a plus, but candidates from enterprise infrastructure or DevOps environments are encouraged to apply if they have strong Linux administration and automation experience.
You'll work with engineering teams to deploy infrastructure, automate system provisioning, troubleshoot complex production environments, and improve deployment reliability across Linux-based systems supporting critical energy operations.
• 7+ years of Systems Engineering, IT/OT Integration, or similar infrastructure deployment experience
• Advanced Linux system administration (Enterprise Linux/Ubuntu)
• Experience with deployment automation using Ansible
• Scripting experience with Bash and/or Python (Ruby is also applicable)
• Experience deploying and supporting VMware or Proxmox virtual environments
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL and/or MariaDB
• Understanding of industrial networking, VLANs, firewalls, and OT cybersecurity
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, OPC UA, and MQTT
• Experience with Git and Agile development environments using JIRA
• Strong troubleshooting and systems integration skills
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple teams
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Experience in renewable energy, utilities, manufacturing, or other industrial environments
• Experience with Docker or containerized application deployments
• Familiarity with operational historians or industrial databases
• Strong safety-first mindset and understanding of mission-critical environments
• Passion for automation and continuous process improvement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced technical environment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
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