Linux Infrastructure Engineer – 100% Remote
Linux Infrastructure Engineer – 100% Remote 2 months contract - 100% Remote (EST/CST zones preferred) – Immediate Start Direct applicants only – No third party submissions Please send resume to: [email protected] Position Summary We are seeking a Linux Infrastructure Engineer to support a short-term infrastructure remediation initiative. The resource will be responsible for building and configuring Linux servers, implementing security hardening standards, remediating identified vulnerabilities, documenting server configurations, and providing knowledge transfer to existing infrastructure staff. This is a 2-months engagement and will require a highly self-sufficient individual capable of working independently in an enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities
Build and deploy Linux server environments based on established standards. Configure and harden operating systems in accordance with security and compliance requirements. Remediate operating system and infrastructure vulnerabilities identified through security assessments. Install, configure, and validate required server services and dependencies. Apply security controls, patching, logging, monitoring, and access management best practices. Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including: Build procedures Configuration standards Operational runbooks Support and recovery procedures Perform system validation and testing to ensure operational readiness. Conduct knowledge transfer sessions with internal IT staff to ensure ongoing supportability. Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams throughout implementation. Required Qualifications 5+ years of Linux systems administration and engineering experience. Strong experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, or similar enterprise Linux distributions. Experience implementing CIS Benchmarks, security hardening standards, or equivalent security frameworks. Experience with vulnerability remediation and security compliance requirements. Knowledge of Linux authentication, permissions, networking, firewall configuration, and system logging. Experience creating technical documentation and operational procedures. Ability to quickly assess requirements and work independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with VMware, cloud platforms, or hybrid infrastructure environments. Expected Project Deliverables Fully built, configured, and security-hardened Linux servers. Remediation of identified high-priority vulnerabilities. Server build and configuration documentation. Operational support and maintenance procedures. Knowledge transfer to internal infrastructure staff.