Systems Engineer (Engineering)

With constant innovation, cutting-edge technology, and fast-paced development, we're looking for talented professionals to join our Information Technology team to help us continue delivering an unparalleled customer experience. Join our dynamic Computer Operations department, where we provide essential hardware and software assistance to corporate users. Our team is dedicated to delivering top-notch technical support, system setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting across the organization. We ensure timely resolution of issues and the proper functioning of security software, while also aiding in the management of systems, networks, and telephone systems. If you are passionate about Linux technology and Infrastructure as Code, we invite you to be a part of our mission to maintain a seamless technological environment for our company.

Under the direction of the SysOps Technical Operations Manager, the Red Hat Linux Systems Engineer is a critical member of our technical infrastructure team, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our organization's Linux-based systems infrastructure. This role ensures robust, secure, and high-performance Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems across our enterprise environment, with a strong emphasis on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies and automation.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and optimize Red Hat Enterprise Linux infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code principles
Develop and maintain IaC templates and automation scripts using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Puppet
Configure and maintain Linux servers, storage systems, and containerized environments
Implement and manage configuration management systems for consistent system deployment and maintenance
Perform systems performance monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal operation
Develop and maintain comprehensive systems documentation, including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and IaC code repositories
Collaborate with network and security teams to ensure comprehensive systems protection and compliance with security policies
Implement and maintain Linux security-hardening standards and access controls
Support systems upgrades, expansions, and technology refresh initiatives through automated deployment processes
Participate in on-call rotations for critical Linux infrastructure support
Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning with automated failover solutions
Assist in mentoring and developing junior systems engineers, providing technical guidance on Linux and IaC best practices

 
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of advanced certifications, continued professional development, and progressive technical leadership roles with demonstrated hands-on expertise
Minimum 4-5 years of hands-on Red Hat Linux systems engineering experience with demonstrated proficiency in:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8/9) administration and architecture
Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, or similar)
Linux automation and scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell)
Containerization technologies (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)
Linux security hardening and compliance frameworks
Systems performance monitoring and troubleshooting
Version control systems (Git, GitLab, GitHub)

Advanced certifications:

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

Advanced knowledge of:

Linux monitoring and management tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana)
Backup and disaster recovery systems for Linux environments
Cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Network services on Linux (DNS, DHCP, NFS, Samba)

Infrastructure as Code Expertise:

Ansible playbooks and roles development
Terraform infrastructure provisioning
Configuration management best practices
CI/CD pipeline integration for infrastructure deployment
Git-based infrastructure workflows
Infrastructure testing and validation

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Detail-oriented with high standards for documentation and precision
Adaptability in a fast-paced technological environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced certifications:

Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation
Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers and Kubernetes
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
CompTIA Linux+
AWS Certified Solutions Architect or similar cloud certification