We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Linux Systems Engineer to maintain, optimize, and support our Linux-based infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Linux systems administration, performance tuning, automation, and troubleshooting in a large-scale, production environment. Responsibilities + Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based servers, and manage server health, ensure uptime, and perform regular patching and upgrades. + Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement performance tuning across Linux servers to ensure reliability and efficiency. + Develop and maintain automation scripts (using Bash, Python, Ansible, etc.) to streamline deployment, monitoring, and configuration management. + Design, implement, and test disaster recovery procedures to ensure system availability and data integrity. + Provide tier-2 and tier-3 technical support for escalated incidents related to Linux systems. Collaborate with other teams to resolve complex system issues. + Work closely with developers, network engineers, and other IT teams to deploy and maintain infrastructure for both on-premise and cloud environments. Requirements + Background in a technical field (computer science, information systems, engineering etc) + 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Linux Systems Engineer or Systems Administrator, in an enterprise environment. + Strong knowledge of Linux internals and familiarity with enterprise Linux distros. + Proficiency in automation tools such as Ansible. Experience writing shell scripts (Bash) or Python for task automation. + Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and experience with network troubleshooting. + Experience with central or distributed storage systems and good knowledge of file systems. + Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with a systematic approach to resolving issues. + Able to participate in a monthly on-call rotation with other team members to ensure round-the-clock support coverage Benefits + Competitive salary plus bonus bonus based on individual and company performance + Collaborative, Casual, and friendly work environment + PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents + Pre-tax commuter benefits + Weekly company meals Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer