Linux Systems Engineer - OTA and Patch Deployment

DivIHN (pronounced "divine") is a CMMI ML3-certified Technology and Talent solutions firm. Driven by a unique Purpose, Culture, and Value Delivery Model, we enable meaningful connections between talented professionals and forward-thinking organizations. Since our formation in 2002, organizations across commercial and public sectors have been trusting us to help build their teams with exceptional temporary and permanent talent. Visit us at to learn more and view our open positions. Please apply or call one of us to learn more For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist, Vijay at Title: Linux Systems Engineer OTA and Patch Deployment Duration: 6 Months with possibility of extension and conversion to full-time Location: Onsite at St. Paul, MN Working Hours: 8 AM 4 PM or 9 AM 5 PM Note: Non-locals who are ready to relocate is considered. Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered. Description: This is a non-exempt position. Summary: This position is for the Computer Systems Engineering team. Will develop and perform automated software delivery and patch deployment for the Linux platform. The person filling this position will participate in patch assessment, testing, and packaging, with a primary focus on actual deployment to devices in the field. Additional activities include coding, integrating, implementing, installing, or changing frameworks and standard components, or technical and functional application management. The position will also assist with the development and maintenance of software infrastructure, tools, and processes. Role Overview Core focus: Automated software delivery and patch deployment (Linux) Installer and system image creation Deployment to devices in the field (OTA updates) Duties: Develop and perform automated software delivery and patch deployment for the Linux platform. Participate in patch assessment, testing, and packaging, with a primary focus on actual deployment to devices in the field. Design, implement and test software for embedded, enterprise, or desktop products medical device products. Evaluate technical options and provide recommendations for solutions. Contribute to the development and maintenance of software infrastructure, tools, and processes. Collaborate with product management, customer care, quality, regulatory, production, and other engineering disciplines to deliver upon product delivery objectives and business goals. Required Qualifications: Experience with Linux security vulnerability assessment. Experience with impact assessment of software patches and upgrades. Experience in Linux shell scripts, Perl, and/or Python. Working knowledge of Linux development environment tools. Experience with Jenkins, Perforce, Jira and Swarm preferred. Self-motivated, critical thinker with a strong technical background. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience with Word, Visio, and similar documentation tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Organized and on-time with the ability to work in a structured process environment. Systems used daily: Linux workstations (RHEL 8/9, future 10), CI pipelines, installer frameworks, Insight platform environment. Personality traits: Curious, self-driven, strong critical thinking, ability to learn and work independently within a team. Preferred Qualifications: Linux operating system internals and Cmake/C programming language experience. Candidates must also do a self-assessment of their skills. Please enter this information in the job seeker comments upon submission Technical Responsibilities 1. Software Delivery and Deployment Build and manage: Installers System images Patch deployment pipelines Deliver software to: Disconnected systems Field devices (OTA updates) 2. Linux and System-Level Work Strong hands-on with: Linux (Red Hat preferred) OS-level operations Patch management and upgrades Work includes: Security vulnerability assessment Impact analysis of patches 3. Development and Automation Scripting: Shell scripting Python / Perl Automation: CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) Ansible (good to have) System and Product Engineering Work on: Linux-based medical devices Embedded / enterprise systems Tasks: Design, implement, test software Maintain frameworks and infrastructure Improve tools, processes, pipelines Security and Networking Device hardening Whitelisting software updates Cybersecurity controls at OS level Tools and Technologies Required: Linux (core requirement) Shell/Python/Perl scripting Patch and vulnerability management Preferred: Jenkins Perforce, Jira, Swarm C / CMake Ansible Typical Day 30-minute stand-up meeting Activities include: Supporting RandD software releases Creating installers and images Patch testing, packaging, deployment Managing CI/CD delivery pipelines Cross-Functional Interaction Work with: Product Management Customer Care Quality and Regulatory teams Engineering teams Success Criteria Understand complex system architecture Contribute to CI/CD-based software delivery Independently handle: Patch deployment Installer/image creation Deliver reliable updates to field systems Ideal Candidate Strong Linux systems experience Experience in: Software delivery / deployment Patch and OTA systems Mindset: Curious, self-driven, problem solver Strong analytical and communication skills Key Insights Strong emphasis on: Linux patch deployment OTA updates Software delivery and CI/CD pipelines Prep Focus Linux security and patching CI/CD (Jenkins) Scripting (Python/Shell) OTA update concepts Top 3 required skills: Strong Linux OS internals Software delivery / installer creation Linux scripting and automation Top 3 preferred skills: OTA update experience CMake / C familiarity Networking and security concepts (whitelisting, certificates, encryption) Education Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field , equivalent experience acceptable. Medical/pharma experience: Preferred, not required, strong technical background preferred Interview Process 1. Initial phone screen 2. 2 rounds (Teams/video) 2 3 interviewers minutes each About us: DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration. DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. Visio, Word, Python, Linux Security, Cmake/C