Linux​/RedHat Systems Engineer Tampa, FL

Linux/Red Hat Systems Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Linux/Red Hat Systems Engineer to support and enhance enterprise infrastructure in Tampa, Florida. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented candidate with deep expertise in Red Hat environments, enterprise storage, virtualization, and secure network access technologies. The role will focus on maintaining reliable systems, improving platform performance, and contributing to modern infrastructure practices across a mid-sized or larger organization.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and optimize Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments to ensure stability, security, and consistent operational performance.
• Manage enterprise storage platforms, with strong preference for experience supporting Net App solutions in complex business environments.
• Support and maintain VMware-based infrastructure, including work within vSphere 8 or newer releases.
• Contribute to containerization and Dev Ops initiatives by helping streamline deployment processes and improve system scalability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot infrastructure issues and resolve performance, availability, and capacity concerns.
• Implement and support secure access technologies, including Zscaler and NSX, within the broader enterprise architecture.
• Monitor system health, apply patches and upgrades, and maintain technical standards across Linux and related infrastructure platforms.
• Document configurations, operational procedures, and environment changes to support long-term maintainability and compliance.