Platform Linux Engineer
Five Rivers IT is a rapidly growing Managed IT support firm headquartered in the Northern New Jersey, serving clients both locally and beyond. We are dedicated to delivering valued leadership and comprehensive managed IT support services to small and mid-market companies. With a primary focus on delivering cost-effective and secure solutions, we empower our partners to scale efficiently and confidently in today's competitive landscape.
We are currently seeking a Platform Engineer to take ownership of managing and optimizing our AWS and Azure environments across Linux platforms. In this role, you will support development workflows, ensure the security and reliability of our hybrid cloud infrastructure, and drive efficiency through automation. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting complex multi-platform systems and network issues, performing regular system maintenance, managing cross-platform deployments. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in both Windows and Linux administration, a strong focus on automation practices, and a proactive approach to solving challenges. Success in this position requires thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where adaptability and forward-thinking are highly valued.
Responsibilities:
Managing AWS/Azure cloud infrastructure supporting both Windows and Linux-based workloads
Root cause identification and remediation of security/system alerts across Windows and Linux environments
Performing server and network troubleshooting using both PowerShell/GUI tools and Linux command-line utilities
Regular system maintenance including patch management for Windows Updates and Linux package updates
Managing application deployments through CI/CD pipelines supporting both Windows and Linux targets
Implementing and following change control processes for multi-platform infrastructure modifications
Document new procedures and maintain runbooks for both Windows and Linux system operations
Work on automation projects spanning Windows and Linux environments in a timely manner
Participate in an on-call rotation schedule for off-hours escalations across all platforms
Required Skills:
At least 5 years of experience in Windows System Administration (Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy)
At least 5 years of experience in Linux System Administration (RHEL, Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS / Rocky, Amazon Linux)
At least 5 years of experience in Network Administration across Windows and Linux environments
At least 3 years of experience managing Azure & Azure DevOps with both Windows and Linux pipelines
At least 3 years of experience managing AWS environment including both Windows EC2 and Linux instances
Proficiency in PowerShell for Windows automation and Bash/Python for Linux scripting
Experience with containerization on both platforms (Docker on Windows/Linux, Windows Containers)
Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation)
Understanding of cross-platform networking: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and Linux networking
Advanced understanding of protocols: TCP/IP, SMB/CIFS, SSH, RDP, SSL/TLS, Kerberos
Strong motivation to automate operations across Windows and Linux using appropriate tools
Experience with configuration management for both platforms (DSC, Ansible, Group Policy)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Ability to multi-task and prioritize in mixed Windows/Linux environments
Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work in hybrid DevOps teams
Other Details about the Job
- This is a Full-Time position.
- All standard benefits are included such as medical/dental/vision insurance and vacation time.
- We encourage and reward professional certifications
- Salary will be based on experience. Please send your resume with the expected salary. Applications lacking expected salary will not be considered.
- You will be placed at our Fair Lawn, NJ office, Please do not apply if you are not local or are not willing to relocate.
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What We Do
Five Rivers IT Provides IT infrastructure solutions to Small and Medium Businesses.
Five Rivers IT strives to help businesses drive productivity, maximize value and increase reliability within their IT infrastructure. We accomplish this by providing our clients with the best IT architects, infrastructure solutions, data management and cloud services available.
At Five Rivers IT, we build reliable IT infrastructures so you can run your business with peace of mind. We believe that IT solutions are the tools needed to run your business, and should not become your business. We avoid this scenario by partnering with our clients to determine effective solutions, often acting as their own IT staff, if necessary. Whether it’s an office move or moving to a cloud-based platform, we provide the knowledge, know-how and dedication necessary to get the work done – on time and within budget.
Five Rivers IT offers strategic planning, project management and technical services that enable you to garner control of your IT systems. From conducting comprehensive requirement analyses to providing custom tailored solutions, Five Rivers IT is ready, willing and able to meet all of your technology needs.
