Senior Linux Automation & Infrastructure Engineer (Hybrid - Sunnyvale, CA)

We are seeking a Senior Linux Automation & Infrastructure Engineer for a global high-tech company. In this role, you will provide deep technical expertise across the full UNIX/Linux lifecycle, leading the design, automation, implementation, and support of enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions such as enterprise compute, storage, cloud, and infrastructure services in on-premises and cloud environments., * Design, develop, maintain, and support UNIX/Linux operating system CI/CD pipelines for bare-metal servers, ESX virtualized environments, and cloud AMIs.

• Build, qualify, and support RHEL9 deployments on desktop and workstation hardware, including runtime environments, modules, and application stacks.
• Perform onsite infrastructure deployments, hardware installations, staging, and lab support activities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define operating system standards, deployment strategies, configuration requirements, compliance controls, and implementation plans.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using UNIX Shell, Python, and Perl scripting integrated with GitHub.
• Build and maintain automation platforms utilizing AWX, Red Hat Ansible Tower, Foreman, and Jenkins.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend infrastructure technologies and solutions to meet business and technical requirements.
• Create and maintain high-level and low-level design documentation, workflows, operational procedures, and connectivity diagrams.
• Troubleshoot complex UNIX/Linux operating system issues and lead incident/problem resolution efforts.
• Integrate UNIX/Linux platforms with networking, storage, virtualization, identity management, and enterprise application ecosystems.
• Support operating system lifecycle activities, including provisioning, patching, upgrades, compliance, and hardening.
• Collaborate with outsourced infrastructure service providers to ensure operational excellence and service delivery.

Linux Operating System, Software Engineering, Automation, Software Engineering, Automation, Enterprise Computing, Linux Operating System, Unix Operating Systems, High Tech Industry, Cloud Computing, * 5+ years of experience as a Senior UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator or Infrastructure Engineer.

• Strong experience managing Linux operating systems including RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, and/or FreeBSD.
• Strong experience with Linux infrastructure automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code using GitHub, Ansible Tower/AWX, Foreman, and Jenkins.
• Expertise in enterprise Linux environments, including virtualization, Kubernetes, Docker, and hybrid cloud platforms.
• Deep understanding of networking and identity services, including DNS, DHCP, NTP, LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, and Active Directory.
• Experience designing, deploying, and supporting large-scale enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• Experience with HPC environments, Infoblox, and manufacturing or supply chain infrastructure deployments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience.