Linux Systems Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Red Hat Linux System Engineer to join our global IT infrastructure team. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and support of our Linux-based systems and tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Red Hat Linux administration and will contribute to the stability, performance, and security of our Linux environment through hands-on support, automation, patch governance, and cross-functional collaboration.

This position requires the ability to manage system lifecycles independently, troubleshoot complex issues, and work across teams to ensure availability and compliance in both on-prem and cloud environments.

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Linux servers, ensuring stability and performance across the environment.
• Develop and manage patching policies and governance practices through Red Hat Satellite.
• Perform system upgrades and regular maintenance to meet business and compliance requirements.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and escalation support for Linux-related issues, including root cause analysis and remediation.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline system administration tasks.
• Leverage tools such as Ansible to support system configuration, deployments, and change execution.
• Continuously identify opportunities for process automation and operational efficiency.
• Implement and maintain security controls to protect Linux systems against vulnerabilities and threats.
• Ensure system hardening and patch compliance across all managed Red Hat environments.
• Participate in audits and support documentation of controls and system configurations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Windows, storage, networking, and cloud to support infrastructure needs.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and knowledge base articles for use by operations and support staff.
• Participate in project planning and execution to support infrastructure or application initiatives requiring Linux expertise.
• Monitor Linux system performance using enterprise tools and respond proactively to alerts.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of performance, availability, and capacity planning across supported systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 4 to 8 years of hands-on experience administering Red Hat Linux in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in Red Hat Satellite for system lifecycle and patch management.
• Strong scripting ability (e.g., Bash, Python, or Perl) to support automation and troubleshooting.
• Experience with infrastructure tools such as Ansible and Git/GitHub.Understanding of core network services and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LDAP).
• Working familiarity with virtualization platforms such as VMware vCenter and KVM.
• Cloud experience with platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across distributed teams.
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies.
• Familiarity with CUPS print protocol and Solaris environments.
• Experience with Git version control workflows in an enterprise context
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies.
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA).

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