Infrastructure Reliability Engineer

Description Kforce has a client that is seeking an Infrastructure Reliability Engineer in Durham, NC.Duties:
* Manage and coordinate Windows, Linux and Virtualization operating systems
* Oversee hypervisors and hardware infrastructure
* Drive automation and observability initiatives and promote Dev Ops/Eng Ops work
* Ensure security compliance and execute patching activities
* Maintain environment stability and support critical server operations
* Participate in incident management and change execution
* Contribute to operational KPIs and metrics
* Collaborate with global teams and vendors to resolve issues and implement solutions
* Communicate effectively with engineering, operations leaders, and partners Requirements
* 5+ years of IT experience across a broad range of technologies, with a focus on server and storage infrastructure
* Strong knowledge of Windows OS and/or Linux (Red Hat/Ubuntu)
* Disk storage management expertise, SAN/NAS/CAS infrastructure is a significant plus
* Experience with virtualization technologies (VMWare or OLVM)
* On-call coverage and incident management experience
* Troubleshooting skills for OS, hardware, and performance issues
* Scripting and AI proficiency
* Experience of working with enterprise-level customers and application teams
* Windows, VMware, and OLVM (Oracle Logical Volume Manager) experience is highly desirable

Additional

Skills:

* Strong understanding of Agile methodology and IT Service Management
* Comprehensive knowledge of infrastructure tech stack:
Linux, AIX, Windows, VMWare, Open Stack, HP, and Dell
* Experience with Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM)
* Ability to identify gaps and drive process improvements
* Collaboration with vendors (Red Hat, HP, Dell, IBM) for root cause analysis and solution implementation
* Passion for automation, self-service, and self-healing infrastructure
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Job Type Contract Compensation
59 - $69