Linux Infrastructure Engineer

• Design and build enterprise Linux platforms, including cluster setup, capacity planning, and security hardening.
• Support full-stack application integration, performance management, and configuration management.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles for provisioning, configuration, and deployments.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting for hardware and software across platform and host levels.
• Manage networking, firewall configurations, kernel tuning, and security controls.
• Configure and support load balancers such as F5, AVI, and VMware solutions.
• Administer TLS certificates, formats, and certificate chains.
• Create and manage virtual machines using VMware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and operate within Agile methodologies.

We are seeking a Senior Linux Engineer to join our dynamic team onsite in Charlotte. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in large-scale Red Hat Linux environments, automation with Ansible, networking and security, virtualization, and load balancing and a proven ability to design, build, and support enterprise-grade platforms that enable secure, reliable, and performant application delivery., * 7+ years building and operating large-scale enterprise Linux clusters, including design, capacity, security, performance tuning, and monitoring.

• Experience supporting three-tier web application architectures.
• In-depth Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration expertise.
• Proficiency in networking, firewalls, kernel parameter tuning, and security concepts.
• Strong shell scripting capability.
• Hands-on Ansible automation for provisioning, configuration management, and deployments.
• Advanced troubleshooting across hardware and software layers.
• Knowledge of TLS certificates, formats, and certificate chain management.
• Experience with load balancers such as F5 and AVI, and VMware-based solutions.
• Experience creating and managing VMs in VMware environments.
• Track record delivering large, complex projects with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of Agile software development practices.

Preferred Skills:

• Containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift.
• Enterprise databases: MySQL, Oracle, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server.
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for Hadoop distributions.
• Application servers: Apache Tomcat.
• Infrastructure as Code with Terraform.

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.