Senior Linux Engineer

ASM Research • San Antonio, TX

4h

About The Position

Work with applications, network, storage, Linux, & Security engineers to improve
ongoing technical operations and maintenance activities of the client’s
environment. This role will include rotating on-call shifts in addition to
normal business hour support (rotations average 1 week per 1.5 months). Provide
advanced Linux support across a variety of server use cases, including
improvement of Linux automation for provisioning, configuration management, and
security remediations.

Requirements

• Linux Operating System automation using Ansible, including writing Automated Configuration scripts
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to hardware, software or networking problems
• Ability to communicate effectively: orally and written, providing concise verbiage for technical terminology
• Experience with Linux Engineering, Vsphere, AWS, and RedHat technologies

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or a related field preferred or equivalent relevant experience
• 4-6 years of experience in information technology, systems administration or other IT related fields
• Experience working in a mixed hybrid cloud environment
• RHCSA/RHCE certification(s)

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop solutions to automate deployment of routine changes
• Write and maintain automation scripts to support server hardening against DISA-STIG guidelines
• Support the team in developing procedures and methodologies for automating Linux Server deployments in a hybrid cloud environment
• Supports the integration of new technologies into existing infrastructure
• Resolves priority 1 and 2 incidents affecting the operation/availability of production systems, through troubleshooting and implementing known fixes
• Identify and develop solutions to automate deployment of standard repeatable configurations
• Patches and maintains appropriate technologies (e.g. servers/databases/network/ storage/software solutions)
• Supports routine backup strategies and disaster recovery tests
• Reviews system performance indicators and resolve issues (or escalates to program leadership) related to system performance and/or availability
• Assists with creating and reviewing technical system recovery plans
• Make proactive suggestions for service and process improvements
• Maintain automation code in GIT based repositories for version control
• Provide coaching to team members in Linux Engineering and Automation Configuration Management techniques, tools, and processes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level