[Hiring] Linux Systems Administrator @TEKsystems

Role Description

We are seeking a Linux Systems Automation Engineer to support large-scale infrastructure operations by analyzing, troubleshooting, and automating the remediation of system failures across thousands of Linux-based machines. This role bridges system administration, automation engineering, and emerging AI-driven operations, requiring strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to develop automated solutions for recurring issues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate infrastructure failures identified through automated validation and testing systems.
• Analyze Linux servers and machines that fail established operational criteria after automated processes are executed.
• Perform root cause analysis on systems that automation or AI-driven remediation workflows are unable to successfully repair.
• Diagnose hardware, operating system, configuration, networking, and application-level issues affecting machine health.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain automation scripts and workflows to reduce the need for manual intervention.
• Partner with engineering teams to identify patterns in recurring failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Support large-scale environments consisting of thousands of managed machines and high-volume break/fix operations.
• Evaluate outcomes from AI agents and automated remediation tools, identifying why remediation attempts failed and determining appropriate corrective actions.
• Document troubleshooting procedures, remediation steps, and automation improvements.
• Continuously improve operational efficiency by converting manual troubleshooting processes into automated solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience working with AI-assisted operations, autonomous agents, or infrastructure automation platforms.
• Familiarity with infrastructure management tools such as NetBox, configuration management systems, and orchestration platforms.
• Knowledge of monitoring, observability, and incident management best practices.

Requirements

• Linux
• Hardware troubleshooting
• Python
• Bash

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Santa Clara, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.