Linux Administrator

We are seeking a hands-on Linux Platform Engineer to support and maintain enterprise Linux platforms and the underlying NoSQL database technologies. This is an operations-focused role, not an architecture or design position. The ideal candidate will spend the majority of their time working directly on the platform-logging into servers, troubleshooting issues, maintaining systems, coordinating with vendors, and resolving production issues., * Provide hands-on operational support and maintenance for Linux-based platforms.

• Support the underlying NoSQL database infrastructure and troubleshoot database/platform issues.
• Investigate production incidents by reviewing system behavior, logs, configurations, and infrastructure.
• Log into servers directly to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Partner with database, infrastructure, application, and vendor teams to resolve complex problems.
• Work with vendors to identify root causes and implement recommended solutions.
• Perform platform maintenance, upgrades, enhancements, and operational changes.
• Manage incidents, service requests, and technical tasks through Jira.
• Help maintain platform stability, availability, and performance.
• Contribute to automation and operational improvements where applicable.

Nice to Have

• Ansible
• CI/CD pipelines
• Automation and scripting
• Experience with infrastructure/platform automation
• Experience applying AI tools to engineering or operational workflows

• Strong, recent Linux engineering experience in an enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting NoSQL databases, preferably:
• Cassandra - preferred
• SingleStore
• MongoDB
• Experience logging into Linux servers, troubleshooting system/platform issues, and implementing fixes.
• Experience supporting and maintaining production platforms and underlying database technologies.
• Experience working directly with vendors to troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
• Experience supporting similar enterprise infrastructure/platform environments.
• Experience using Jira for ticketing, issue tracking, and operational support.

$62 - $65 an hour - Contract, Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)
• 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)

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