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Minneapolis , Minnesota

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Hybrid

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Contract

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Hybrid

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Contract

Job ID 75964|Posted Aug 27, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join a dynamic infrastructure engineering opportunity focused on strengthening Linux environments, improving automation, and supporting the path to more resilient, modern deployment models. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, partnering across teams, and driving meaningful operational improvements in production systems.

Responsibilities

  • Support Linux server patching efforts from planning and dependency review through implementation, testing, rollback preparation, and issue resolution.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues across Linux operating systems, middleware, networking, certificates, storage, performance, authentication, and integrations.
  • Build and enhance reusable automation for server configuration, patching, deployment, and day-to-day operational activities.
  • Work with existing configuration management processes and contribute to improvements in infrastructure standardization.
  • Help improve visibility into the virtual machine environment, including ownership, supportability, configuration consistency, capacity, upgrades, consolidation, and retirement planning.
  • Evaluate workloads for container readiness and assist with practical container deployment patterns, pilots, and operational standards.
  • Partner closely with infrastructure, application, network, security, and platform teams to support reliable production environments.

Skills

  • 4+ years of hands-on Linux server administration and production infrastructure support experience.
  • Strong background in Linux patching, package and kernel management, and production change practices.
  • Experience troubleshooting Linux systems, networking/connectivity, storage, services, and related operational issues.
  • Hands-on automation and configuration management experience, with strong Ansible skills preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Bash and the ability to support scripting or automation tasks.
  • Experience with Chef or similar infrastructure tooling.
  • Comfort working directly in production environments and collaborating across technical teams.

Preferred Skills

  • Python scripting experience for infrastructure automation.
  • Exposure to containerization concepts, deployment patterns, and operational best practices.
  • Experience improving VM lifecycle management, including lifecycle planning and environment rationalization.
  • Familiarity with certificate management, authentication troubleshooting, and infrastructure observability.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to operational improvement.

Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every person feels valued and respected. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences who bring the skills and mindset needed to succeed in this role.

 

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

 

Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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