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Tier 2 Linux Engineer (Onsite - Westbury, Long Island) Location : Westbury, NY

Tier 2 Linux Engineer (Onsite - Westbury, Long Island) Location : Westbury, NY

Bit by Bit IncWestbury, NY, US
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We are looking for a Tier 2 Linux Engineer to join our onsite team in Westbury, Long Island . This full-time, hands-on role is perfect for someone with strong Linux experience who enjoys working in dynamic environments and solving real-world technical problems.

Responsibilities :

  • Provide Tier 2 support for Linux-based systems (primarily Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL)
  • Troubleshoot OS, application, and networking issues across production and internal systems
  • Manage user accounts, permissions, and system configurations
  • Maintain and configure services such as Apache / Nginx, SSH, DNS, DHCP, MySQL / PostgreSQL
  • Monitor system performance and security using standard tools (e.g., top, journalctl, fail2ban)
  • Assist with backup, patching, and scripting for automation
  • Collaborate with other engineers and escalate issues as needed
  • Document procedures, incidents, and resolutions in the ticketing system

Requirements

Requirements :

  • 3+ years of hands-on Linux system administration experience
  • Proficiency with command line tools, shell scripting (bash), and standard Linux utilities
  • Solid understanding of TCP / IP, DNS, routing, and basic firewall rules (iptables or ufw)
  • Ability to troubleshoot services, logs, and performance issues
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Must be able to work onsite daily in Westbury, NY
  • Reliable transportation is required

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, cron scripting)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Experience with containers (Docker) or virtualization (KVM, VMware)
  • Knowledge of version control (Git) and ticketing systems (e.g., ConnectWise, Jira)

    • Benefits

    Full benefits package , including :

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Reetirement plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Certification reimbursement and professional development
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    Linux Engineer • Westbury, NY, US