Linux Engineer

LanceSoft Inc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting company is seeking a Linux Build Automation engineer in Fort Worth, Texas, responsible for implementing build automation methodologies, providing 24/7 system administration, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience with Linux server platforms, strong scripting and system administration skills. This role demands excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data communication concepts and network/software configuration management.
• Minimum seven years of experience with Linux server platforms.
• Experience in an enterprise-class IT organization managing distributed servers.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24X7 system administration and resolve server issues.
• Participate in ongoing automation and operational projects.
• Assist with maintaining compliance for industry certifications.

Skills

Linux Server administration

Scripting

Data communication

Customer service skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Puppet

Cobbler

VMWARE

HP Server Automation

Job description

As a Linux Build Automation engineer your objective is to develop and implement build automation methodologies using various automation toolsets.

Note: US Citizens ONLY

Responsibilities

• Provide 24X7 system administration and resolve distributed server issues
• Root cause analysis
• Assist with maintaining compliance for industry certifications such as PCI
• Create and maintain reports for compliance and system audit data
• Participate in ongoing automation/operational projects
• Provide recommendations for system automation
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues as they arise
• Document issues and associated resolutions to problems
• Participate in OS patch management and coordination
• Develop and test Windows security patch packages
• Troubleshoot Linux OS and application security patch installations
• Participate in technical on-call rotation

Additional Responsibilities

• Ongoing maintenance & administration of assigned systems
• Adherence to policies, processes and procedures within your areas of responsibility
• Assistance with execution of projects related to areas of responsibility

Required Experience

• Strong understanding of data communication concepts and network/software configuration management
• Familiar with standard security best practices
• Minimum seven years of experience with Linux server platforms
• Strong working knowledge of Linux Server administration and engineering
• Knowledge of PCI Remediation and various audit requirements
• Working knowledge and experience with Puppet, Cobbler
• Working knowledge of HP Server Automation “HP SA”
• Working knowledge of scripting
• Working knowledge of SQL Reporting Services report creation
• Working knowledge of TSQL queries
• Working knowledge of Installshield, Wise Install or similar product
• Working knowledge of VMWARE ESX, vSphere
• Individual must interact extensively with all levels of management, business and IT, and is required to act in a professional and confident manner
• Self-motivator possessing a high sense of urgency and a high level of integrity
• 7 + years’ experience in a fast-paced distributed systems support or engineering position
• Experience in an enterprise-class IT organization, managing ? 600 distributed (Windows) servers
• Industry-related certifications a plus
• Strong customer service skills to deliver quality results in a demanding environment
• Able to work well under pressure and within short time constraints
• Excellent documentation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to efficiently prioritize and organize competing work demands with little oversight

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.