Sr IT Linux and Automation Infrastructure Specialist

Daikin Applied; Plymouth; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sr IT Linux and Automation Infrastructure Specialist, where your expertise in Linux systems and automation will play a crucial role in shaping innovative infrastructure solutions. You'll be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing secure and scalable infrastructure, while leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. This role offers the opportunity to drive automation initiatives and collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operational practices. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, the company supports your career development through comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off. Be part of a dynamic environment that values innovation and excellence!

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Short and long term disability

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Linux System Engineering experience.
• Experience with automation tools and cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of security and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Implement automation initiatives for infrastructure provisioning.
• Collaborate with teams to improve infrastructure processes.

Skills

Linux System Engineering

Automation Tools (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell)

Containerization Technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Azure Cloud

Problem-Solving Skills

Networking Concepts

CI/CD and DevOps Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

Jenkins

Job description

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented Sr IT Linux and Automation Infrastructure Specialist. The Sr IT Infrastructure Specialist is responsible for administration and support of infrastructure implementations. You will provide direct technical support for all requirements in the planning, design, coordination, programming, and implementation of releases, upgrades, or changes to infrastructure / information systems, software, transaction monitors, and the range of products and productivity tools that support testing and production environments. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Plymouth, MN - Hybrid

What you will do:

• Infrastructure Design and Implementation: Design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure infrastructure solutions on hosting platforms, leveraging Linux, container technologies like Docker, Kubernetes. Level 3 escalation for Linux related issues


• Develop and implement robust Linux systems in Azure cloud, incorporating best practices for high availability, disaster recovery, and cost optimization


• Automation and Orchestration: Implement and drive automation initiatives using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell to streamline infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and maintenance tasks. Implement CI/CD and DevOps model for Infrastructure as a code


• Automate repetitive operational tasks, deployments, and infrastructure management


• Design and implement observability, tools and monitoring to ensure 24/7 system availability, including automating detection of outages, latency, bottlenecks to track Linux system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization


• Security and Compliance: Ensure the integrity and security of infrastructure environments through proactive measures such as access controls and least privileged access


• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, provide technical guidance, and contribute to the continuous improvement of infrastructure processes and practices


• Documentation and Training: Create comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and provide training to team members as needed


• Standardization: Write Linux deployment standards and ensure the environment meets these standards


• Assesses and advises management on determining next generation technology solutions. Identify and drive improvements in system architecture, operational practices, and tooling to enhance reliability, security, and scalability


• Participate in on-call duties on a rotational basis


• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

What's in it for you:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more


• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth


• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)


• 4+ years of Linux System Engineering and design, including deploying, and managing Linux-based infrastructure environment


• 3+ years of experience with automation and orchestration tools such as Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell and Jenkins


• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Linux architect and design, including deploying, and managing Linux-based infrastructure environment


• Relevant professional certifications such as Azure Cloud, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)


• 3+ years of experience in a Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, observability or similar role


• Experience in SSL/TLS certificate management


• Experience designing and managing virtual infrastructure solutions in a medium to large environment


• Solid understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and security principles


• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)


• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment


• Extensive experience in deploying Infrastructure as a code

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance


• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions


• Short term and long term disability


• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays


• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual


• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law


• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service


• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,000 - $141,000 + 10-15% bonus in MN. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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