Linux Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description An employer is seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Administrator / Infrastructure Engineer who can bridge the gap between traditional system administration and modern software engineering practices. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining and automating the clients infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on scalability, maintainability, and clean, reusable code. The ideal candidate is a systems-focused professional who is passionate about evolving toward a more engineering-driven approach to infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Manage and administer Linux-based systems (Ubuntu 22.04+) across a multi-user environment Develop, maintain, and execute Ansible playbooks for infrastructure automation and configuration management Write and maintain Bash and Python scripts to support system operations and automation initiatives Oversee system upgrades, patching, and environment configuration Manage infrastructure as code and ensure all changes are tracked via Git version control Support and optimize virtualization environments, including both Proxmox (new) and VMware (legacy) Collaborate with infrastructure and engineering teams to improve system reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency Contribute to establishing best practices around code structure, reusability, and maintainability within infrastructure workflows This role is onsite 5 days a week in the Domain area and pay ranges from $55 - $65/hr. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements 3+ years of experience with Linux system administration, specifically Ubuntu 22.04 Hands-on expertise with Ansible (running, modifying, and creating playbooks) Proficiency in Bash scripting for day-to-day system tasks Working experience with Python scripting for more complex automation and tooling Experience using Git for version control (GitHub experience preferred) Deep understanding of system configuration, upgrades, and multi-user environments Experience with Proxmox for virtualization, including automation of VM provisioning Familiarity with VMware environments (legacy support) Exposure to infrastructure automation and modern DevOps practices #J-18808-Ljbffr Insight Global