Linux Architect

Spruce Infotech; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology solutions seeks a Sr. Level Linux Engineer to focus on server builds and automation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Linux, virtualization technologies, and server management. Join a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions and enhance operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Sr. Level Linux Engineer with strong SME knowledge in Linux and virtualization.
• Experience in Server Management, Automation of server builds, and scripting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation efforts for Linux within virtual server builds.
• Architect and develop customer solutions using Linux VM on VMware and Azure.
• Troubleshoot hardware and OS related issues.

Skills

Linux Operating system

Virtualization

Automation

Shell Scripting

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting

Capacity Management

Education

Certification in Red Hat Linux

Job description

Spruce InfoTech is the leading service provider in the fields of project management, architecture design, installation, implementation and administration of EPM and BI projects. Our team of experts provide with proven industry solutions that help our clients to have better understanding of the business and aides in decision making. We provide our clients with various services that help them to manage, control and transform their businesses by employing new age technology solutions that are cost effective and productive in nature. Our team members have huge experience in different types of enterprise solutions like that of Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (aka Hyperion), OBIEE and TIBCO.

Job Description

Required Skills/Experience:

· Sr. Level Linux Engineer Experience focusing on Server Builds

· Lead Automation efforts for Linux within virtual server builds and capacity management

· Good knowledge about the Virtualization and Cluster (Veritas Cluster Services, etc.)

· Experience automating server builds using Puppet

· Installation and configuration of HA environment using Linux cluster or Veritas Cluster

· Architect and develop customer solutions based on current hands-on knowledge Linux VM on VMware and or Azure

· SME in Linux Operating system with Strong Virtualization knowledge with VMWare and/or Azure

· Experience in writing Shell or Perl scripts

· Able to learn new technologies as needed and open to changing technological direction as required by the team to lead new projects and initiatives

· Experience in SAN and NAS Storage, RAID and LVM Management

· NIS, NFS, FTP, SAMBA IPTABLES, DNS, SNMP, DHCP and SNMP administration

· Working knowledge on YUM/Satellite Server

· User Management, Performance Analysis, capacity planning and monitoring

· Troubleshooting Hardware and Operating system related issue

· Configuration and administration of LVM and Veritas logical volume manager

· Excellent communication and conversation skills (Verbal and Written)

· Able to provide technical solutions on various requirements

· Experience in Server Management (Server build/ migration, etc.)

· Should have used any backup management software i.e. TSM

· Preferred Certification in Red Hat Linux.

· Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications, analytical and presentation skills.

· Solid Understanding of Storage & Blade Technologies that integrate with Virtualization

· Solid understanding of on premise Cloud platforms such as VMware and Azure

· Solid understanding of Linux and Wintel Server platforms

· Solid understanding of routing and switching technologies

· Solid understanding of Backup technologies that leverage visualization

· Advanced knowledge of server and blade (HP) architecture

Additional Information

Preferred Skills/Experience:

· Experience in multiple Geo Redundant sites

· Experience with technologies for continuous multi-site replication

· Familiar with the following technologies: Hardware OS – OEL (Oracle Enterprise Linux, IBM AIX, Sun Solaris, Windows; VM Ware; Storage SANs; Oracle Databases; Network Switches, Veritas HA.

· The skills to assist in scoping, designing and implementing various types of SOW and T&M based projects

· Certifications in VMware or other relevant technologies would be a plus