Linux System Engineer

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NUSO, LLC is a fast growing and innovative communication focused Cloud services company selling Unified Communications (UCaaS), Collaboration, and SIP Trunking through our channel partners in the US and Canada. We are founded and launched from industry veteran, SoTel Systems.

NUSO customers served by our partners include start-ups, hospitals, municipalities, universities and schools, and enterprises with mission critical communication and specific telecom requirements. We believe 'the Cloud' is not one size fits all. NUSO offers each customer Private, Public, or Hybrid Cloud solutions to meet their needs in function, security, and application. NUSO partners include technology resellers, service providers, and solution providers throughout the US and Canada. Our systems enable the selling of services with or without co-branding in private label, white label, or wholesale formats.

Our dedicated development and engineering teams build unique tools that enable our partners to deploy, manage, and monitor their customer's services in real time. Our unique platform reduces required site visits or truck rolls, speeds-up trouble resolution, and identifies wide-area network issues before they become a problem.

We are growing and looking for new employees like you

SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Linux System Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing, maintaining, and optimizing Linux-based systems and infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our servers and supporting environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage and maintain Linux-based servers and services.
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability.
• Automate system tasks and deployments.
• Implement and enforce security policies.
• Perform regular system updates, patching, and backups.
• Respond to and resolve system incidents and alerts.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Training

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Linux certifications (RHCSA, RHCE, CompTIA Linux+, LPIC) are highly desirable.
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in Linux system administration for mid-level roles.
• Proven experience with Linux operating systems (e.g., Debian, CentOS, RHEL).
• Strong command-line and shell scripting skills (Bash, Python, Perl).
• Experience with system installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with server monitoring tools (e.g., OpenNMS, Grafana, Prometheus).
• Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSH, NFS).
• Experience managing web servers (Apache, Nginx) and database servers (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Understanding of system security practices and tools (firewalls, SELinux, iptables).
• Familiarity with virtualization and containerization (e.g., KVM, Docker).
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure) is a plus.

Experience

• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in Linux system administration for mid-level roles.

NUSO is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.