Entry Level Linux Engineer Jobs
New grad linux engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or hands-on internship work can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Education, and Manufacturing, with employers like Arista Networks, Tesla, and NTT DATA hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Immediate need for a talented Linux Systems Engineer (FedRamp). This is a 12 months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Kirkland, WA / San Diego, CA (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID: 26-23956
Pay Range: $60 - $70/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitors, tracks, responds, investigates and reports vulnerabilities and works with the responsible parties in System Engineering and Security teams to drive timely results and remediation
- Partners with stakeholders to drive down vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies across the organization
- Assist with writing and deploying Puppet or Ansible playbooks to resolve vulnerabilities
- Assess and remediate container image vulnerabilities across registries and Kubernetes environments; coordinate vulnerability scanning and patching in containerized workloads
- Write knowledge articles as needed
- Assist with defining hardening policies that will improve our security posture
- Review, consult and prepare for planned change introduction to client environment
- Partner with teams to plan and execute software code upgrades as needed
KEY REQUIREMENTS AND TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE:
- A solid foundation in Linux infrastructure and configuration management tools such as Puppet or Ansible
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure
- Proficiency with Kubernetes architecture, cluster operations, and container orchestration; ability to assess security posture of containerized environments
- Hands-on experience with container security scanning tools and vulnerability assessment in container registries (e.g., artifact scanning, image analysis)
- Solid understanding of and have experience with most of the following infrastructure services: VMWare, Puppet, Ansible, Imaging, Artifactory, Git
- Working knowledge of container platforms (Docker, Podman) and Kubernetes distributions; experience with Helm or similar K8s deployment tools
- Familiarity with programming language components for Java and Python
- Strong Coordination & Troubleshooting skills in handling Complex Security Incidents & escalations
- Solid understanding of Linux
- Hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools and strong technical understanding and experience assessing vulnerabilities and identifying weaknesses in cloud infrastructure services
- Demonstrated experience with container vulnerability scanning platforms and the ability to triage, prioritize, and remediate container-based vulnerabilities
- Ability to partner with peers who are globally distributed is a key part of this role
- Strong communication skills and empathy for customers
Our client is a leading Software Development Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
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INTRODUCTION
Immediate need for a talented Linux Systems Engineer (FedRamp). This is a 12 months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Kirkland, WA / San Diego, CA (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID: 26-23956
Pay Range: $60 - $70/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitors, tracks, responds, investigates and reports vulnerabilities and works with the responsible parties in System Engineering and Security teams to drive timely results and remediation
- Partners with stakeholders to drive down vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies across the organization
- Assist with writing and deploying Puppet or Ansible playbooks to resolve vulnerabilities
- Assess and remediate container image vulnerabilities across registries and Kubernetes environments; coordinate vulnerability scanning and patching in containerized workloads
- Write knowledge articles as needed
- Assist with defining hardening policies that will improve our security posture
- Review, consult and prepare for planned change introduction to client environment
- Partner with teams to plan and execute software code upgrades as needed
KEY REQUIREMENTS AND TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE:
- A solid foundation in Linux infrastructure and configuration management tools such as Puppet or Ansible
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure
- Proficiency with Kubernetes architecture, cluster operations, and container orchestration; ability to assess security posture of containerized environments
- Hands-on experience with container security scanning tools and vulnerability assessment in container registries (e.g., artifact scanning, image analysis)
- Solid understanding of and have experience with most of the following infrastructure services: VMWare, Puppet, Ansible, Imaging, Artifactory, Git
- Working knowledge of container platforms (Docker, Podman) and Kubernetes distributions; experience with Helm or similar K8s deployment tools
- Familiarity with programming language components for Java and Python
- Strong Coordination & Troubleshooting skills in handling Complex Security Incidents & escalations
- Solid understanding of Linux
- Hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools and strong technical understanding and experience assessing vulnerabilities and identifying weaknesses in cloud infrastructure services
- Demonstrated experience with container vulnerability scanning platforms and the ability to triage, prioritize, and remediate container-based vulnerabilities
- Ability to partner with peers who are globally distributed is a key part of this role
- Strong communication skills and empathy for customers
Our client is a leading Software Development Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
By applying to our jobs you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Pyramid Consulting, Inc. and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here.
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Entry Level Linux Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level linux engineer job?
Focus on demonstrating hands-on skills: set up a home lab, contribute to open-source projects, and earn a recognized certification such as CompTIA Linux+ or RHCSA. Employers hiring at this level look for comfort with the command line, basic shell scripting, and familiarity with system administration tasks. A portfolio of real projects or documented internship work gives entry level candidates a clear edge over candidates with only coursework.
Which companies hire entry level linux engineers?
Companies hiring entry level linux engineers right now include Arista Networks, Tesla, and NTT DATA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a broad mix of employers, including managed service providers, defense contractors, cloud infrastructure teams, and technology companies that maintain large Linux-based environments and need junior engineers to support daily operations.
Are there remote entry level linux engineer jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles are still common at the entry level. About 30% of entry level linux engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting demand from distributed infrastructure and cloud operations teams that can onboard junior engineers without requiring daily office presence. Searching by location preference on Migrate Mate helps narrow results to remote-eligible postings.
Are these new grad linux engineer jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior linux engineer roles alongside other entry level postings. A new-grad-friendly listing typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, academic projects, or a strong portfolio in place of full-time work history. Filtering for those signals helps new grad candidates identify the openings most likely to consider them.
Which industries hire the most entry level linux engineers?
Entry Level linux engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Education, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at the junior level because they rely heavily on Linux-based servers, cloud infrastructure, and security systems that require a steady pipeline of engineers to handle support, monitoring, and deployment tasks.