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# Senior Linux Infrastructure & Automation Engineer

- **Company:** eTeam Inc
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Application Services, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Python (Programming Language), Kerberos (Protocol), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Linux System Administration, Linux Distribution, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Network Time Protocols, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Cloud Platform System, High Performance Computing, Delivery Pipeline, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation, Ansible Tower, Software Version Control, Jenkins
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-linux-infrastructure-automation-engineer-sunnyvale-ca--e019012a-1263-402f-b295-d25855b865a4

## About the Role

Linux Operating System, Automation Engineering, Automation, Software Engineering, Network Operations Center, Linux Operating System, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Linux Administration, The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Linux administration, infrastructure automation, scripting, CI/CD practices, and enterprise operating system management., * 5+ years of Linux administration and engineering experience.

 * Strong experience with RHEL and other Linux distributions.
 * Expertise in Shell Scripting and Python.
 * Hands-on experience with Ansible, AWX/Ansible Tower, Jenkins, or similar automation tools.
 * Experience with Git-based source control.
 * Knowledge of Client, cloud infrastructure, and virtualization technologies.
 * Strong understanding of DNS, DHCP, NTP, LDAP, Kerberos, and Active Directory.
 * Experience implementing security best practices and OS hardening.
 * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

 * Kubernetes and container platforms.
 * Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
 * High Performance Computing (HPC) environments.
 * Enterprise messaging platforms.
 * Manufacturing or supply chain technology environments.
 * Infoblox experience.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer to support enterprise-scale Linux platforms and automation initiatives. This role will focus on Linux system engineering, DevOps automation, infrastructure modernization, and deployment pipeline development across hybrid data center and cloud environments., * Design, build, and maintain enterprise Linux environments.

 * Develop automated server provisioning and deployment solutions.
 * Create and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD pipelines.
 * Automate operational processes using Ansible, AWX, Jenkins, and related tools.
 * Support Linux platforms across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
 * Troubleshoot complex system issues and drive root-cause resolution.
 * Integrate infrastructure with networking, security, identity, and application services.
 * Partner with cross-functional teams on infrastructure modernization initiatives.
 * Produce technical documentation, deployment procedures, and architecture designs.