Linux Engineer

Description:

In this role, you will join an operational support team and will be responsible for supporting and maintaining our Linux platforms. You will use your expertise with automation to patch Linux/AIX systems along with being involved in compliance/audit efforts, troubleshooting, and remediation of the environment.

What You Will Do
 

• Create scripts, programs, and web-based applications for system administration automation of general tasks and reports.
• Patch management of Redhat/Oracle Enterprise Linux using satellite server, spacewalk, Ansible, or Tanium.
• Research, track, and resolve vulnerability remediation efforts for linux platforms.
• Work with platform hardening frameworks such as CIS and be able to discuss top hardening concerns at a detailed level.
• Follow the ITIL process framework around Incident, Change, and Problem Management.
• Use best practices in documenting and maintaining inventory, knowledgebase materials, and detailed procedures for all audit compliance requirements (patching, PKI, NTP, logging, user access, lifecycle review).
• Recommend Redhat/Oracle Enterprise Linux best practice configurations for Server OS.
• Participate in an on-call rotation where you will execute and/or validate changes during standardized daily and weekend maintenance windows.
   

What You Will Need To Have
 

• 4+ years of experience administrating various Linux platforms with a focus on Redhat Enterprise Linux 7-9, Oracle Enterprise Linux, CentOS, and SUSE Linux.
• 4+ years of experience using ansible and various Linux scripting languages (bash, perl, python) to create automation solutions to better manage all platforms.
• 2+ years of experience with virtualization and cloud technologies such as VMWare and Azure.
• 1+ years of experience with network security and server hardening concepts
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, or a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education, work, and/or military experience.