Systems Engineer

Job Description

While this role primarily supports on-premises environments, familiarity with cloud technologies is a plus.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in Unix/Linux server administration, with expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) versions 7 and later, and Solaris.
• Demonstrated experience in system upgrades, patch management, and proactive security updates on Unix/Linux systems.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Red Hat and Solaris operating systems, including provisioning, configuration, and server management.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware ESX and Solaris virtualization (LDOMs, Zones).
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, Perl) and experience with configuration management and automation tools, specifically Ansible and YAML.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, SAN and NAS storage, and configuration management.
• Experience with system performance monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning to support high availability.
• Problem-Solving: Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities, capable of resolving complex Unix/Linux system issues in high-pressure environments.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information effectively to team members and non-technical stakeholders.
• Certifications: Relevant Unix/Linux certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Engineer) are preferred; cloud-related certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Level 1 and Level 2 on-call support for Unix/Linux systems, quickly responding to incidents and service requests.
• Manage and resolve Unix/Linux system issues, applying security patches and performing system upgrades to ensure compliance, security, and reliability.
• Schedule, coordinate, and implement Unix/Linux system changes, following Change Management policies to minimize operational disruptions.
• Provision new Unix/Linux server builds and configurations in accordance with organizational standards and security protocols.
• Execute capacity planning and implement growth requests for storage, CPU, and memory to support evolving business needs.
• Perform system monitoring and proactively address potential issues to maintain optimal performance and system availability.
• Apply performance tuning practices and recommendations to optimize Unix/Linux system operations.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, security, and reliability of Unix/Linux systems.
• Oversee proper delegation of accounts and privileges, adhering to security standards.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including IT and infrastructure teams, to support project and operational objectives.