Junior Linux System Engineer

We are a team of Administrators who work very closely with our engineering colleagues to provide the highest quality engineering support for Client’s engineering Development teams. As a member of this team your focus will be providing server support for Client’s Engineering design teams to ensure solutions meet or exceed business requirements. In this role you will be expected to suggest, promote, and leverage published standards to minimize environment complexity and ensure high server uptime and availability.

• Provide best in class computer support for engineering design teams
• Provide technical direction and escalation for technologies maintained within the Linux compute space
• Drive innovation and automation of computer solutions both internally and for our customers
• Provisioning of systems both physical and virtual.
• Drive configuration management through puppet
• Proficient in scripting languages and tools to automate tasks, system builds, and change management (Puppet, Python, shell, etc.)
• Monitor overall health of the Unix/Linux environment with an emphasis on proactive discovery of potential issues
• Continually work to improve Linux compute environment through automation.
• Propose and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of systems and services.

Linux Operating System, Systems Engineering, Linux Operating System, Systems Engineering, Technical/Engineering Design, Quality Engineering, Server Support, Customer Support/Service, Automation, Puppet (Configuration Management), * At least 3-5 years managing enterprise RedHat Unix/Linux solutions, preferably large scale

• Strong scripting skills(Shell, Python, etc.)
• Deep knowledge and experience supporting RHEL 8 & 9
• Proficient with LDAP configuration and management
• Experience with virtualization (vmware)
• Hands on experience with computer hardware maintenance
• Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service
• Strong drive for continuous improvement
• In-depth knowledge of Redhat Kickstart and configuration management tools (puppet preferred)
• Proven skills in automating systems services and tasks to streamline service and ensure consistency
• Advanced troubleshooting skills and the ability to solve complex problems
• Experience supporting servers in the cloud preferred
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal)
• Strong skills in decision-making, prioritization and negotiation
• Passion and accountability for the environment you will be responsible for
• Ability to lift 50lbs.

Other desirable skills:

• FlexLm licenese management
• Project management experience
• Experience with revision control systems

Education: B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, other technical disciplines, or equivalent work experience.

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