What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linux engineer position at ComTec Information Systems?
Title: Linux Engineer
Location: Little Rock, AR / Jackson, MS / New Orleans, LA / Houston, TX (Remote – 3 days a week to local office).
Duration: Fulltime
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement robust Linux-based solutions for various system projects.
- Conduct sizing and capacity planning for Linux systems to ensure optimal performance and resource utilization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and specifications.
- Work with application teams to install, configure, and manage enterprise applications on Linux servers.
- Manage and optimize Nutanix storage solutions.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve Linux, storage, virtualization, and related infrastructure issues to maintain high availability and performance.
- Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, processes, and procedures.
- Participate in system upgrades, patch management, security assessments, and change-control processes, ensuring SOX compliance where applicable.
- Use ServiceNow to document and manage incidents, service requests, and changes.
- Provide technical support and guidance to team members and other departments.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and provide support for production systems.
- Stay current with industry trends and technologies related to Linux and storage solutions.
Qualifications:
- 8 years of experience in Linux system administration and engineering.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing solutions for system projects.
- Strong knowledge of sizing and capacity planning for Linux environments.
- Experience with Active Directory (AD) and users’ accesses.
- Hands-on experience with installing and configuring enterprise applications on Linux servers.
- Familiarity with Nutanix storage solutions and virtualization technologies.
- Understanding of network protocols and services (DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, etc.).
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with Ansible for configuration management and automation.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation.
- Understanding of compliances like SOX and experience following formal change-control processes.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.