Sr. Network Engineer (w/Linux Background)

Booth; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Booth in the Philippines is seeking a Systems and Network Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on Linux system and network engineering, with responsibilities spanning architecture discussions, network and systems administration, and on-call rotations.

You will administer Linux servers, configure hardware and vendor firewalls, and script as needed using Bash or Python. Experience with SaltStack is a plus, and strong IP networking knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Linux system and network engineer.
• Strong knowledge of Linux including package management, services, and security.
• Extensive IP networking knowledge and network design.
• Scripting with Bash or Python preferred.
• Experience with configuration management systems such as SaltStack preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional services work and on-call experience are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in architectural discussions related to deployments.
• Network administration of hardware infrastructure and Linux-based routers, plus vendor firewalls.
• Systems administration of Linux servers.
• Scripting as required.
• Coordinate escalations to vendors.
• Be part of the 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Perform professional services engagements with partners.
• Perform additional duties within the skill set.

Skills

Linux

Networking

Bash

Python

IP Networking

Server hardware

Tools

SaltStack

Job description

Work hours: PH Night Shift, occasional shifting

Does software-defined networking mean something to you? How about the Linux kernel, routing, Bash, Python, configuration management, systems and network engineering?

We are looking for a Systems and Network Engineer to join our team.

Description

• Participate in architectural discussions related to achieving successful deployments.
• Network administration of both hardware infrastructure and Linux based routers as well as multiple vendor firewalls.
• Systems administration of Linux servers.
• Scripting as required.
• Perform partner technical support starting with Tier 3 escalations from Level 1 and 2 support desk.
• Coordinate escalations to vendors.
• Be part of the on-call 24/7 technical support rotation.
• Perform professional services type engagements with partners.
• Perform additional duties within the skill set for this position.

Requirements

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Linux system and network engineer.
• Ability and desire to quickly learn new topics and frameworks.
• Extensive knowledge of Linux is a must including but not limited to:
• Package installation and maintenance.
• Configuring of networking and integration into existing networks.
• Core services.
• Extensive knowledge of IP networking, principles, protocols, and network design is required.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash or Python is preferred.
• Experience with configuration management systems such as SaltStack is preferred.
• Excellent working knowledge in deploying and maintaining server hardware.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and process driven.
• Professional services work a bonus.
• Linux and network certifications a bonus.