Sr. Systems Engineer (Remote)

Jobgether

2d•Remote

About The Position

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr. Staff Systems Engineer. This role is pivotal within our partner's IT operations, where you will engage in deploying and ensuring the high availability of their internal IT infrastructure. Your expertise in both on-premise Linux environments and cloud capabilities will be key to supporting the systems that drive their business forward. As a technical leader, you will be responsible for sophisticated automation strategies and the implementation of security best practices to enhance operational efficiency while ensuring compliance. You will also mentor junior members, fostering the growth of the team and enhancing overall performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that values innovation and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Expert-level Linux systems administration experience (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu).
Strong skills in Python and shell scripting for automation.
Proven experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
Experience managing hybrid infrastructures (on-premise and cloud-based).
Advanced knowledge in configuring authentication systems (LDAP, AD, etc.).
Security-first mindset with experience in automated infrastructures.
Strong networking fundamentals including DNS, DHCP, and firewalls.

Responsibilities

Architect and deploy on-premise and cloud-based Linux infrastructure.
Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) frameworks using Terraform and Ansible.
Implement system-level security best practices including patching and hardening.
Build and automate deployment pipelines for IT infrastructure services.
Serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert collaborating with various IT teams.
Participate in a shared on-call rotation for mission-critical IT services.
Create and maintain documentation for automation and compliance audits.
Identify and drive improvements in system performance and processes.
Mentor junior team members to help grow their skills.