Linux Engineer

Job Title: Junior Linux Engineer/AdminLocation: Piscataway, NJ (multiple nearby sites)Schedule: Onsite, shift based (must be open to all)Contract To HireAbout the RoleOur client is looking for a Junior Linux Engineer who wants real hands on experience in a production environment, not just lab work and theory. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who’s comfortable learning on the job, rotating across multiple sites, and working flexible shifts. Think growth role, not babysitting servers.What You’ll Be DoingSupporting Linux based systems in a data center or enterprise environmentAssisting with server builds, deployments, patching, and basic troubleshootingMonitoring systems and responding to alerts and incidentsPerforming basic networking tasks (connectivity checks, VLAN awareness, cabling coordination)Working across four nearby locations in the Piscataway, NJ areaCollaborating with senior engineers and learning fastWhat We’re Looking ForJunior level Linux experience is totally fine (school, labs, internships, or early career)Comfortable with basic Linux commands, file systems, permissions, and processesJunior networking exposure is a plus (TCP/IP basics, DNS, routing fundamentals)Willingness to work onsite and rotate between four local locationsOpen to working one of three shifts (flexibility is key here)Strong attitude, curiosity, and reliability (we can teach skills, not work ethic)Nice to HaveExposure to data center environmentsFamiliarity with bash scriptingExperience with monitoring tools or ticketing systemsWhy This Role RocksReal world Linux experienceExposure to enterprise infrastructureClear growth path into mid level engineeringNo ego environment, just engineers who like building and fixing things