Linux Administrator

Job Title: Linux Admin/Engineer Duration: 18+ Months Location: Charlotte, NC Rate : $62-$65/hour W2 Job Summary We are seeking a hands‑on Linux Platform Engineer to support and maintain enterprise Linux platforms and the underlying NoSQL database technologies. This is an operations-focused role, not an architecture or design position. The ideal candidate will spend the majority of their time working directly on the platform—logging into servers, troubleshooting issues, maintaining systems, coordinating with vendors, and resolving production issues. Required Skills / Must-Haves Strong, recent Linux engineering experience in an enterprise environment. Hands‑on experience supporting NoSQL databases, preferably: Cassandra — preferred SingleStore MongoDB Experience logging into Linux servers, troubleshooting system/platform issues, and implementing fixes. Experience supporting and maintaining production platforms and underlying database technologies. Experience working directly with vendors to troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions. Experience supporting similar enterprise infrastructure/platform environments. Experience using Jira for ticketing, issue tracking, and operational support. Responsibilities Provide hands‑on operational support and maintenance for Linux‑based platforms. Support the underlying NoSQL database infrastructure and troubleshoot database/platform issues. Investigate production incidents by reviewing system behavior, logs, configurations, and infrastructure. Log into servers directly to diagnose and resolve technical issues. Partner with database, infrastructure, application, and vendor teams to resolve complex problems. Work with vendors to identify root causes and implement recommended solutions. Perform platform maintenance, upgrades, enhancements, and operational changes. Manage incidents, service requests, and technical tasks through Jira. Help maintain platform stability, availability, and performance. Contribute to automation and operational improvements where applicable. Nice to Have Ansible CI/CD pipelines Automation and scripting Experience with infrastructure/platform automation Experience applying AI tools to engineering or operational workflows About Matlen Silver Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works. Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non‑job‑related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: View email address on click.appcast.io // View phone number on click.appcast.io At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage) 401(k) plan (employee contributions only) #J-18808-Ljbffr