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Linux Systems Engineer
Manage, optimize, and secure Linux-based infrastructure at scale.
Levels
4
Entry Salary
$65k-$90k
Senior+ Salary
$175k-$230k+
Total Skills
24
Junior
0-2 years
Mid-Level
2-5 years
Senior
5-8 years
Staff / Principal
8+ years
Career Progression
1
Required Skills
- Linux file system and permissions
- Package management (apt, yum, dnf)
- Systemd service management
- Basic networking (ip, ss, iptables)
- Shell scripting (Bash)
- SSH configuration and key management
Tools to Master
- Bash
- vim / nano
- systemctl
- journalctl
- top / htop
- rsync / scp
Responsibilities
- Manage and patch Linux servers
- Monitor system health and disk usage
- Configure user accounts and permissions
- Troubleshoot basic connectivity issues
- Follow change management procedures
Recommended Certifications
- CompTIA Linux+
- LPIC-1 (Linux Professional Institute)
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Expert / Distinguished
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