> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1935214-linux-platform-engineer-w-kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1935214-linux-platform-engineer-w-kubernetes). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Linux Platform Engineer w/ Kubernetes

- **Company:** REQUEST TECHNOLOGY
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Network Time Protocols, OpenShift, Performance Tuning, Ansible, Prometheus, TCP/IP, Delivery Pipeline, Saltstack, Grafana, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Bare Metal, Puppet, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4a6eb284-aecf-4223-a938-7f14b17c08ad

## About the Role

Looking for a senior level Linux systems administration candidate. Financial or real time environment preferred. Kubernetes python bash or go linux internals kernel tuning and performance diagnostics salt stack puppet or ansible preferred, 5+ years of experience in Linux systems administration and infrastructure/platform engineering.

Production experience managing Kubernetes, preferably in bare-metal or on-premises environments (e.g., with kubeadm, RKE, or OpenShift).

Strong scripting and automation skills in Python and Bash.

In-depth knowledge of Linux internals, kernel tuning, and performance diagnostics.

Hands-on experience with SaltStack (preferred), Puppet, or Ansible for configuration management.

Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Loki.

Solid understanding of core infrastructure protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, NTP/PTP, DHCP, etc.). Experience managing CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar., Strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

## Description

In this role, you will be responsible for managing and improving our highly automated Linux-based systems and platforms while supporting our broader technology infrastructure with a focus on automation.


## Related Videos

- [Kubernetes dev is fun, but setup and ops isn't! See a fun PaaS alternative to push any code, ipynbs or even just data!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/732-kubernetes-dev-is-fun-but-setup-and-ops-isn-t-see-a-fun-paas-alternative-to-push-any-code-ipynbs-or-even-just-data)
- [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go)
- [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more)
- [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer)
- [One Platform Could Not Fit Them All](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1919-one-platform-could-not-fit-them-all)
- [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities)

## Related Articles

- [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus)
- [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023)
- [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)
- [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025)