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# Senior System Engineer

- **Company:** Radley James
- **Location:** Mundelein, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Business Software, Ubuntu (Operating System), Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Linux, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Routing, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Scripting, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/9788da30-ca9e-43df-80be-633ee34d818d/senior-system-engineer

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure, DevOps, or a related field.
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 * Strong hands-on experience administering Linux, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, or similar distributions.
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 * Excellent understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, routing, and firewalls.
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 * Experience with automation and configuration management, ideally Ansible and Terraform.
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 * Strong scripting skills in Bash and/or Python.
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 * Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
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 * Familiarity with containers and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
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 * Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability platforms.
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 * Strong understanding of system security, patching, access controls, and vulnerability management.
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 * Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
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 * Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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## Description

A global multi-strategy investment business is looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join their growing technology team in New York., You'll be responsible for designing, maintaining, and improving highly available Linux-based infrastructure that supports critical business applications and services.