Linux Storage Engineer

ServiceLaunch, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with matching

Dental insurance

Medical health insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible remote work schedule

Healthcare Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Short Term Disability

Long-term Disability

3 weeks Paid Time Off

Professional Development Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Individual Performance Bonus

Technical Certifications

Consulting Principles Certifications

Job summary

ServiceLaunch, Inc. seeks a Canadian citizen for a 100% remote Linux and storage operations role. You will administer enterprise Linux systems and storage in large-scale client environments while automating tasks and engaging with customers daily.

Ideal candidates have deep Linux storage experience, strong networking, and excellent communication. Preferred certs include RHCSA/LFCS/CompTIA Linux+. Compensation ranges CA$100K–CA$130K with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be a Canadian citizen.
• Deep hands-on Linux systems administration experience (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Deep hands-on storage systems management experience (S3, NAS, NFS, SAN, iSCSI, clustered FS).
• Strong networking knowledge in Linux (IP, routing, DNS, firewalls).
• Excellent communication, organization, and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Perform Linux and storage administration tasks and automation setup.
• Work with customers directly in production, development, and test environments.
• Troubleshoot resource and networking requirements and resolve issues promptly.
• Collaborate with teams in a fast-paced IT operations setting.

Skills

Linux administration

Storage management

Networking concepts

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Customer service

Education

RHCSA

LFCS

CompTIA Linux+

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Rancher

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Who We’re Looking For (Overview)

Our team needs a Canadian citizen (contractual requirement) with strong Linux + Storage operations and administration skills. Our ideal candidates will have a deep background in enterprise Linux and storage, and enjoy working in a consulting role within a fast-paced IT operational environment. This role is customer-facing and is responsible for operations, administration and automation in a large-scale customer environment. Our ideal candidate will enjoy the challenge of dealing with new technologies, desire lots of customer interaction and be comfortable working independently or as part of a larger team.

What You Need to Succeed (Required)

Technical

1. Must be a Canadian citizen.
2. Deep hands-on technical experience in Linux systems administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
3. Deep hands-on technical experience in enterprise storage systems management and operations (S3, NAS, NFS, SAN, iSCSI, Clustered File Systems such as Hadoop or MapR, etc.).
4. Proficiency in networking concepts and protocols within Linux systems, including IP addressing, routing, firewalls, and DNS configuration.

Soft Skills

1. Ability to successfully navigate the demands of enterprise-scale IT environments.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Excellent organization and task management skills.
4. Self-driven and motivated.
5. A strong desire to provide great customer service and value.

Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred)

1. RHCSA (Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator), LFCS (Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator), or CompTIA Linux+ Certification.
2. Hands-on container and orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, Rancher, etc.).
3. Experience working in an Agile/Scrum framework.
4. Hands-on experience with core cloud provider services (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
5. Strong programming or scripting skills (Python, Java or Go).
6. Hands-on experience with Red Hat Ansible and/or Hashicorp Terraform.

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like (Responsibilities)

You should be comfortable performing Linux and storage administration tasks, setting up and troubleshooting automation, dealing with resource and networking requirements, and troubleshooting issues as they arise. Our consultants work directly with customer technical contacts on a daily basis within production, development, and test environments.

Flexible Work Environment

This position is 100% remote. Work will be performed entirely offsite but may require dedicated equipment (supplied by customer), VPN access, and the ability to work from a home office. Candidates must be self-driven and capable of organizing, prioritizing, and managing task workload based on customer direction.

Qualified Candidates

1. Must be a Canadian citizen.
2. Have a completely clear criminal background check and pass a 10-panel drug screen.
3. May be required to pass additional background or financial record checks, based on contractual requirements for specific engagements.

Compensation

This position offers a competitive compensation package, based on technical skills and prior work experience. The compensation package includes a competitive base salary (ranges from CA$100K-CA$130K), a company-sponsored health care plan (medical+vision+dental), a quarterly performance-based bonus plan, STD/LTD/Life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with matching
• Company subsidized:
  • Dental insurance
  • Medical health insurance
  • Vision insurance
• Flexible remote work schedule
• Healthcare Savings Account (HSA)
• Company funded:
  • Life insurance
  • Short Term Disability insurance
  • Long-term Disability insurance
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (beginning)
• Professional Development Assistance
• Bonus Programs
  • Employee Referral
  • Individual Performance
  • Technical Certifications
  • Consulting Principles Certifications