Linux Systems Engineer Senior

SHR Consulting Group, LLC

2d•Remote

About The Position

SHR is a premier technology integrator solving our nation’s most complex modernization and readiness challenges across the defense, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and AI. With an intimate understanding of our customers’ challenges and deep expertise in existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions. The Senior Linux System Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s Linux-based platform infrastructure, with a focus on automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform. This role ensures that platform services are secure, reliable, and scalable to support business operations. The Platform Engineer will collaborate with other IT teams to optimize system performance and support the organization’s IT strategy. The ideal candidate will have experience with modern container orchestration platforms, virtualization technologies, and VMware vSphere with Tanzu (VCF) to support scalable and efficient application deployment.

Requirements

Must have 10 years of experience
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Experience with modern container orchestration platforms
Experience with virtualization technologies
Experience with VMware vSphere with Tanzu (VCF) to support scalable and efficient application deployment
Security+ or equivalent

Responsibilities

Design and implement Linux-based platform solutions.
Configure and manage automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform to streamline operations.
Monitor platform performance and availability, addressing issues as they arise.
Perform routine maintenance, updates, and patches to ensure systems remain secure and operational.
Develop and maintain automation scripts to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) practices using Ansible and Terraform.
Implement security measures to protect platform infrastructure from threats and vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and participate in audits to ensure compliance with security policies and standards.
Analyze system performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Optimize platform configurations to enhance efficiency and reliability.
Maintain detailed documentation of platform configurations, changes, and maintenance activities.
Generate reports on platform performance, security, and usage for management and stakeholders.
Respond to platform-related incidents and outages, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Develop and follow incident response plans to minimize downtime and impact on business operations.
Work collaboratively with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of platform systems.
Provide technical support and guidance to end-users and IT staff on platform-related issues.
Ensure platform operations adhere to organizational policies and industry best practices.
Stay informed about the latest developments in platform technology and security to apply best practices.
Continuously evaluate and improve platform infrastructure to meet evolving business needs and technological advancements.
Stay updated on emerging platform technologies and trends, recommending and implementing improvements as appropriate.
Manage relationships with platform service providers and vendors.
Assist in the evaluation and selection of platform products and services that align with organizational needs and budget constraints.