Linux System Engineer
Reference Number: 394820
Posted: 04/24/2026
Job Type: Contract
- Industry: Technology and IT
Our client, a leader in high-performance engineering environments, is seeking a Linux System Engineer to join their team. As a Linux System Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering Department supporting innovative product development initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate problem-solving skills, proactive thinking, and a collaborative spirit, which will align successfully within the organization.
Job Title: Linux System Engineer
Location: Boise, ID
What's the Job?
- Provide high-quality Linux server support for engineering and design teams
- Partner with engineers to understand requirements and deliver infrastructure solutions that meet performance and scalability needs
- Provision and manage both physical and virtual systems
- Automate system builds, configuration management, and operational tasks using tools like Puppet, Python, and shell scripting
- Monitor system health and performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact users
What's Needed?
- 3+ years of experience administering Linux systems in a production environment
- Strong understanding of Linux operating systems, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
- Experience with configuration management tools (Puppet preferred)
- Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or similar) for automation and system management
- Provisioning and supporting physical and virtual infrastructure
What's in it for me?
- Opportunity to work on impactful, high-performance systems
- Drive automation and modernize infrastructure
- Hands-on role with real influence over system design and improvements
Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Health Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Business Travel Insurance
- 401(k), Plus Match
- Weekly Pay
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
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