Linux Engineer I
TierPoint
Invite-only right now: save jobs, track applications, build tailored resumesAlready have an account? Log in
- Pay
- $60K to $97.8K
- a year
- Location
- United States
- Work style
- Hybrid
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 16
- 4 days ago
Career path
See where this role leads
Jigup maps the next three moves from a job like this one, with the titles and the skills each step asks for.
About the company
TierPoint
Information technology and services · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Plan, install, and provide daily operational support for managed customer Linux environments.
- Resolve service incidents, handle customer requests and communications, and support critical infrastructure through an on-call escalation rotation.
What you need
- Technical training in Information technology, engineering, computer science or equivalent experience.
- Excellent customer facing communication skills (both written and verbal)
- 1 year of experience of managing enterprise Linux environments
- Ability to trouble shoot and resolve basic issues associated with the operating systems
- Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 or higher
- Experience with Ubuntu 20.04LTS or higher
- Experience using yum and Linux OS patching
- Experience working with VMware technologies
- Proficient in one or more Linux / UNIX specific scripting languages
- Exposure to cloud providers like Azure and AWS
- Basic understanding of OS side networking and networking concepts in general
- Adequate professional experience and knowledge to perform Job Responsibilities
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate in non-technical terms to non-technical people
- Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work both independently and with others
- Ability to operate in a fast moving, team-oriented, collaborative environment with tight deadlines
- Proficiency in using MS Office Suite and Windows-based computer applications
- Previous managed service provider experience
- Experience in complex multi data center environments with 24x7, mission critical operations
- WFH and/or hybridenvironment
Key skills
Red Hat Enterprise LinuxUbuntuyumLinux OS patchingVMware technologiesAzureAWSOS side networkingCustomer facing communication skillsMS Office Suite
Keywords for your resumePro
The words this employer's screening is likely to look for.
This job lists resume keywords
The terms this posting uses, pulled out so you can mirror them in your resume. Jigup Pro members see the list on the job board.
See full description on company page, apply now
Read the full posting here
Linux Engineer I
Job Locations
US
ID
2026-3074
Category
Managed Services
Department
240 - Service Delivery: Managed Services
Type
Regular Full-Time
Overview
The Linux Engineer I will be part of a Linux OS team in the 24x7 operational support of TierPoint managed services customers. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge in Linux operating systems. The candidate must also have outstanding customer service skills, and the ability to translate technical issues into common language. The Linux Engineer reports to the Manager OS Managed Services.
Responsibilities
Provides quality internal and external customer service surrounding the Company values.
Manage the flow of incoming customer requests to maintain Customer Request Fulfillment process expectations
Communicate expectations, assignments and responsibilities clearly and professionally.
Participate in an on-call escalation support rotation to ensure 24x7x365 coverage for critical infrastructure and customer systems.
Plan, install, and provide daily operational support for managed customer Linux environments
Ensure timely resolution of high severity incidents, including communications, reporting, and tracking of follow-ups.
Follows technical documentation for customer environments, processes, standards, and support procedures.
Collaborate closely with other operations teams and architecture to efficiently resolve service incidents; ensuring service availability levels are met.
Desire to improve upon existing systems and automate processes, including writing and maintaining documentation
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Technical training in Information technology, engineering, computer science or equivalent experience.
Excellent customer facing communication skills (both written and verbal)
1 year of experience of managing enterprise Linux environments
Ability to trouble shoot and resolve basic issues associated with the operating systems
Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 or higher
Experience with Ubuntu 20.04LTS or higher
Experience using yum and Linux OS patching
Experience working with VMware technologies
Proficient in one or more Linux / UNIX specific scripting languages
Exposure to cloud providers like Azure and AWS
Basic understanding of OS side networking and networking concepts in general
Adequate professional experience and knowledge to perform Job Responsibilities
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate in non-technical terms to non-technical people
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work both independently and with others
Ability to operate in a fast moving, team-oriented, collaborative environment with tight deadlines
Proficiency in using MS Office Suite and Windows-based computer applications
Preferred Experience
Previous managed service provider experience
Experience in complex multi data center environments with 24x7, mission critical operations
Working Conditions
WFH and/or hybridenvironment
Pay Transparency
TierPoint is committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. We provide a compensation range for roles that may be hired in locations with pay transparency law requirements. It’s important to note the pay range may be narrower than displayed, as various factors are used to determine the offered compensation package including skill set, level of experience, geographic locations, and other relevant factors- i.e. budgetary requirements.
Pay Range $60,000.00- $97,778.29
Options
Apply for this job online
Apply
Share
Email this job to a friend
Refer
Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.
Share on your newsfeed
Application FAQs
Software Powered by ICIMS
www.icims.com