Linux Engineer

Description

Contractor role will be responsible for following existing processes dealing with VCMTS and RPHY turn ups across the country.

Engineer is part of the NGAN Operations team that is responsible for vCMTS Platform Stand up – Software installation, system and network maintenance

• Change implementation – system upgrades, RMA, automation (scripting)

• Problem Management – Identify service impacting trends and work with the development teams to implement long term solutions.

• Incident Mitigation – On call rotation to mitigate incident.

Work is performed in a 24/7 ops environment. Must be available to work weekends and holidays on an on call calendar rotation basis, like rest of the team.

Work related experience

3+ years of production operations experience in a 24x7 Environment.

Strong understanding of the following technologies:

1) Unix/Linux Environments

2) Scripting and automation (bash, python, etc…)

3) Proven experience and skill with network troubleshooting and configuration (Certifications - CCNA / JNCIA optional)

4) Proven experience and skill with server hardware and software troubleshooting.

• Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible and Git experience is a plus.

• Experience building and replacing system hardware.

• Experience defining, implementing, and monitoring IT services is a plus.

• Exposure and familiarity with new product integration.

5) Network troubleshooting and configuration (Juniper, Arista or Cisco Networking devices)

6) Work with Product and Project Management to integrate and operationalize new products.

7) Handles incident mitigation for the virtual cable modem termination systems (vCMTS).

• Partners with internal regional engineering teams to identify product reliability improvements and build automation tools.

• Change implementation duties will include system upgrades, risk management, automation (scripting in Python, Bash, etc.).

8) Participates in on-call rotation with rest of the team. Must be willing and able to work after regular business hours (this can include weekends and holidays)

Responsibility:

- Responsible for design development implementation and analysis of technical products and systems.

- Performs engineering design evaluations. May develop a range of products.

- Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.

- Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

- Responsible for troubleshooting diagnosing and fixing production software issues. Development of monitoring solutions performing software maintenance and implementing solutions

- Develop standards and procedures for measuring product quality and release readiness

- Make recommendations related to testing techniques and processes

Skills:

- Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3 to 6 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

- Knowledge of commonly-used concepts practices and procedures within a particular field.

- Experience automating the deployment of software using tools such as Puppet Chef and Ansible

- Experience of Jenkins for continuous integration

- Ability to utilize and work with a large variety of open source technologies and tools

- Experience with systems and IT operations

- Data management skills with an emphasis in automation tools

- Experienced with revision control systems including branching and tagging strategies using Github

- Able to build strong relationships with QA and Software Engineers in an operational capacity to maintain continuous delivery of critical systems

- Experience provisioning and managing applications in both virtual and cloud infrastructures AWS and Openstack preferred

- Strong skillset in deployment and network operations or sys-admins who have experience in scripting and coding

- Container experience in Docker and Kubernetes

Skills

network engineering, bgp, ospf, distributed access architecture, kubernetes, linux, linux system administration, router, cisco switches, cisco routers, switches

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

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: • 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)

This is a hybrid position in Philadelphia,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.