Linux Engineer

Title: Linux Engineer

Location: Providence United States

Job Description:

Job#: 3049308

Job Description:

Position Summary

Brown University Health is seeking an experienced Linux Vulnerability Remediation Engineer to support enterprise security and infrastructure initiatives across a complex Linux server environment. This individual will focus on identifying, analyzing, and remediating security vulnerabilities while partnering closely with Linux administrators, application owners, and security teams.

The ideal candidate will bring strong Linux engineering expertise, experience working in regulated enterprise environments, and the ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve security findings while balancing operational risk and application dependencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and remediate vulnerabilities identified through Qualys and enterprise security scanning tools.
• Perform root cause analysis of recurring Linux security findings.
• Develop and implement remediation plans for operating system, kernel, and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
• Evaluate older Linux systems and recommend remediation, upgrades, or alternative solutions.
• Coordinate server patching, maintenance windows, and required reboot activities with infrastructure and application teams.
• Analyze Linux system configurations to identify security risks and compliance gaps.
• Partner with security teams to reduce overall enterprise risk exposure.
• Document remediation efforts, recommendations, and implementation plans.
• Work independently to execute remediation activities while minimizing business disruption.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Linux Systems Engineering experience.
• Strong administration experience supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.
• Experience with enterprise vulnerability remediation and security compliance initiatives.
• Knowledge of Linux patch management and system lifecycle processes.
• Experience troubleshooting OS-level and kernel-related issues.
• Experience supporting large-scale server environments.
• Ability to work independently and drive remediation activities to completion.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Linux Satellite Server.
• Experience supporting healthcare, financial services, or other regulated environments.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management platforms such as Qualys.
• Experience supporting security audits and compliance initiatives.
• Knowledge of infrastructure automation and Linux scripting.

Technical Environment

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Linux Satellite
• Qualys
• Enterprise Security & Vulnerability Management Tools
• Server Lifecycle Management
• Infrastructure Operations

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Remote:

Yes

Location:

Providence, RI, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

September 4, 2026

Pay Range:

$65 - $70 per hour

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