Linux Systems Engineer II

About MatchPoint Solutions

MatchPoint Solutions is a fast-growing global IT and Engineering services firm delivering innovative technology solutions to leading enterprises including Uber Robinhood Netflix Airbnb Google and more. With a growing international presence across North America Europe Asia and South America we help organizations turn ideas into outcomes through cutting-edge technology industry best practices and deep technical expertise.

We re expanding our team and looking for driven professionals who want to build impactful solutions in a collaborative high-growth environment.

Job Title: Linux Systems Engineer II

Location: San Francisco CA/Chicago IL/Scottsdale AZ

Duration: 06 Months (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Pay Rate Range: $50 to $52

Position Overview

Responsible for supporting and maintaining the organization s hosting environments and operating systems across both on-premise and cloud platforms.

This role oversees the administration configuration and management of both virtual and physical infrastructure ensuring systems are reliable secure and performing at optimal levels.

The position evaluates system performance and issues to guide both short- and long-term decisions.

Key technologies include (but are not limited to):

• Linux
• Windows
• Virtualization platforms
• Storage systems
• Data center infrastructure
• Mainframe environments
• Internet-facing tools

Key Responsibilities

• Design implement configure and maintain infrastructure systems within assigned technologies.
• Monitor system performance and availability analyze performance metrics and recommend improvements to ensure stability scalability and uptime.
• Provide ongoing production support including system monitoring reporting and ensuring availability of IT services.
• Act as a Tier III escalation point for complex technical issues performing troubleshooting root cause analysis and implementing corrective solutions across hardware and software environments.
• Execute infrastructure changes such as OS updates security and non-security patches and system upgrades to address vulnerabilities evolving threats and lifecycle requirements.
• Develop maintain and update technical documentation policies and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver effective support and maintain strong service standards.
• Uphold and contribute to the organization s commitment to safeguarding system integrity and protecting sensitive data.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support infrastructure and respond to incidents as needed.
• Remain informed on emerging technologies industry developments and best practices.
• Complete assignments accurately and within required timelines while ensuring a high level of customer service.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to other Systems Engineers supporting their development and incorporating feedback to continuously improve team performance.
• Follow established change management processes when implementing system updates or modifications.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management; this summary is not intended to represent a complete list of responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience administering Red Hat Linux environments.
• Familiarity with AWS services such as:
  • EC2
  • S3
  • RDS
  • VPC
  • CloudWatch
• Working knowledge of data-at-rest encryption practices.
• Experience with scripting (e.g. Bash).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Background working in mid-to-large scale enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated analytical ability to gather interpret and present data effectively.
• Strong communication interpersonal and customer service skills including active listening and responsiveness to user needs.
• Ability to handle varying customer scenarios professionally while maintaining a positive approach.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced environments manage deadlines and maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including:
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification.
• Additional relevant education and/or professional experience.
• Certifications related to Linux Windows virtualization storage data center operations or mainframe technologies are a plus.

Position Explanation

This is a Senior Linux Infrastructure/Systems Engineering role focused on maintaining enterprise Linux environments across both on-premises data centers and AWS cloud infrastructure.

Primary Focus Areas (Importance Order)

1. Red Hat Linux Administration (40%)

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration
• OS installation configuration patching
• Performance tuning
• Security hardening
• Troubleshooting production issues

2. AWS Infrastructure Support (20%)

• EC2 administration
• Storage management (S3)
• Database infrastructure awareness (RDS)
• Networking (VPC)
• Monitoring (CloudWatch)

3. Production Support & Operations (15%)

• Tier III escalation support
• Root cause analysis
• Incident response
• On-call support

4. Infrastructure Engineering (15%)

• Virtualization
• Storage systems
• Data center technologies
• System upgrades and migrations

5. Automation & Scripting (10%)

• Bash scripting
• Process automation
• Operational efficiency

Ideal Candidate Background

• Linux Systems Engineer
• Linux Administrator
• Senior Linux Engineer
• Infrastructure Engineer
• Site Reliability Engineer (Linux-focused)
• Platform Engineer
• Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
• Unix/Linux Systems Administrator

Must Have

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Linux Administration
• Bash Scripting
• AWS
• EC2
• S3
• CloudWatch
• Patching
• Production Support
• Troubleshooting

Nice to Have

• RHCE
• VMware
• Virtualization
• Storage
• Data Center Operations
• Security Hardening
• Encryption

Equal Employment Opportunity

MatchPoint Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability genetic information protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recall transfers leaves of absence compensation and training.