Linux & OpenShift Systems Engineer (DevOps)

First Community Services Data Processing; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Community Services Data Processing in Texas is seeking an experienced Linux system administrator to manage Linux platforms (RHEL/Ubuntu/CentOS), secure and optimize services, and collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams on enterprise applications.

The role includes Tier 2/3 support, implementing OpenShift/Kubernetes solutions, contributing to on-call rotations, maintaining documentation, and ensuring security and patch management across environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field preferred (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• RHCSA/RHCE, MCSE, CKAD/CKA, or OpenShift certification preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines with projects and assignments
• Knowledge of installations, upgrades and troubleshooting of Linux, Windows, and Web application servers
• Experience with OpenShift/Kubernetes or Docker environments preferred
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and maintain documentation

Responsibilities

• In-house SME to administer, monitor, and maintain Linux systems (RHEL/Ubuntu/CentOS).
• Configure, secure, and optimize Linux services (systemd, SSH, Apache/Nginx, cron, etc.).
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams to support enterprise applications.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated system issues.
• Identify, research, and implement Linux and OpenShift solutions and applications.
• Provide support to IT staff for technical and configuration issues related to Linux systems.
• Manage Linux security administration in collaboration with the information security team.
• Stay current on all Linux and OpenShift changes, updates, and new releases and keep IT staff informed.
• Work with vendors and other departments to support applications and environments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging server tools and technologies.
• Create and maintain documentation for Linux and OpenShift processes and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, patching schedules, and company policies.
• Participation in weekly on-call rotation to respond to after-hours issues.
• Travel as needed to other data centers to meet business needs.

Skills

Communication

Deadline oriented

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field preferred

Tools

Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu/CentOS) administration

OpenShift/Kubernetes/Docker

Terraform/Ansible

Prometheus/Grafana/ELK/Splunk

CI/CD tooling

Job description

First Community Services Data Processing in Texas is seeking an experienced Linux system administrator to manage Linux platforms (RHEL/Ubuntu/CentOS), secure and optimize services, and collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams on enterprise applications.

The role includes Tier 2/3 support, implementing OpenShift/Kubernetes solutions, contributing to on-call rotations, maintaining documentation, and ensuring security and patch management across environments.