Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, manage, and maintain Linux systems, including servers, virtualization platforms, and cloud computing environments.
• Monitor system performance, conduct capacity analysis, and address bottlenecks to ensure system efficiency and availability.
• Implement security measures, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with organizational and federal security requirements.
• Use advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting skills to resolve system issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks and improve operational productivity.
• Maintain systems by performing software updates, patches, and upgrades while testing functionality and compatibility.
• Create and update system documentation to include configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Partner with application teams and other IT stakeholders to support system-level integration, patch workflows, and maintenance activities.
• Drive innovation to scale infrastructure capabilities while enhancing system operability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8-10+ years of hands‑on Linux systems administration experience across enterprise environments.
• Deep proficiency in Linux operating systems such as Red Hat, CentOS, or Ubuntu.
• Expertise in command‑line interfaces and scripting languages (Bash, Python, or Perl).
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies like VMware, KVM, or Hyper‑V and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, and firewalls).
• US Citizenship required.