Senior Linux Engineer

JOB SUMMARY
Ideal candidate will lead in the planning, design, development, implementation, and execution Linux systems engineering for the Client Datacenter. Drives identification and adoption of best-in-class development. Designs, develops and implements platform enhancements and makes recommendations for improvements.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Define and maintain and be responsible for the Linux golden image initiative across Client.
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Designs, implements, monitors, enhances and troubleshoots systems in assigned areas.
• Analyzes and revises existing system logic difficulties and documentation as necessary.
• Tests and reviews system designs.
• Provides Engineering Technical support and guidance to regional personnel and ensure all technical integration, changes, standards and documentation are met.
• Mentors and guides the work of technical staff.
• Reviews work plans and designs and advises on improvements.
• Adheres to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable.
• Knows, understands and follows company policy.
• Need to be able to multi-task and juggle between priorities as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested by manager.

BASIC / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, and / or equivalent work experience
• Extensive experience in UNIX/Linux engineering.
• Act as Linux subject matter expert.
• Solid Linux engineering, troubleshooting, testing, hardening and performance tuning experience.
• In depth understanding of Linux Kernel.
• Solid experience with package management using antifactory and satellite server.
• Experience using RPM tools like ip, dnf, nmcli.
• Experience using apt, ubiquity, debian installer, ufw.
• Solid experience writing, reading and understanding yaml, and json files.
• Solid Automation/Scripting skills: perl, bash and python or related languages.
• Solid understanding of configuration management tools, such as Puppet and Chef.
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing and optimizing Linux file-systems.
• Working DevOps experience utilizing Ansible and Terraforms.
• Experience with vcenter, vmware ovftool, and hashicorp vault and packer tools.
• Knowledge of CIS Workbench hardening, Linux Test Project and eliciting test cases.
• Working experience with TestRail to streamline testing processes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experienced in creating technical drawings and schematics using Lucid chart or visio
• Gitlab experience creating workflows, CI/CD pipelines, setting variables.
• Experience working in a SAFe/Agile environment utilizing Jira Portfolio/Jira Align to manage projects and daily tasks.