Sr. Systems Engineer - Linux

Axos Bank Target Range:$ /Yr.

- $ /Yr.Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Cash Bonus Target: 10%
Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Restricted Stock Units Bonus Target: 10%
These discretionary target bonuses may be awarded semi-annually based upon your achievement of performance goals and targets.

About This Job This position is on-site and located at our HQ in San Diego CA. Remote is not offered

Axos is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for managing and automating enterprise Linux/Unix platforms across VMware-based on-prem and hybrid environments. Ensures high availability, security compliance, and operational stability of mission-critical banking applications. You will also act as an L2/L3 System Engineer resource, working across IT Infrastructure teams in a regulated banking environment.#Axos

Bank #LI-Onsite Responsibilities:

Linux Administration Manage Linux/Unix systems (build, patching, performance tuning)
Ensure system stability, security hardening, and uptime

Support application teams with OS and middleware dependencies

Participate in Major Incident (P1/P2) management and RCADrive automation to reduce manual recovery efforts like Bash / Python.

Puppet Automation Develop and maintain Puppet modules/manifests

Automate server provisioning, patching, and application deployment

Enforce configuration standardization and drift remediationVMware Infrastructure Administer vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter

Provision and manage Unix/Linux VMs and templates

Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and DR (Zerto)
Security & Compliance Ensure adherence to SOX, FFIEC, and internal security policies

Perform patching, vulnerability remediation, and access control

Maintain audit-ready documentation and compliance posture

Backup & DRSupport enterprise backup and DR solutions

Participate in DR drills and failover testing

Ensure high availability and no single point of failure

Change & Operations Execute changes via Service Now (CAB, risk, rollback)
Maintain runbooks, SOPs, and documentation.

Requirements:5+ years of experience in Linux Administration Strong expertise in Puppet (configuration management)
Hands-on experience with VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
Experience in production support / incident management Scripting:
Bash / Python Knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS) and storage systems

Experience with ITSM (incident/change management)
Preferred: RHCE / RHCSAVMware VCPPuppet Certified ProfessionalITILAxos Employee Benefits May Include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading About Axos Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We’re a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers.

Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX).Learn more about working at Axos Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Test:

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