Linux Systems Engineer

SMBC Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

SMBC Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Red Hat Linux Engineer to manage enterprise Linux environments and automate operations with Ansible.

You will deploy scalable applications on Red Hat OpenShift across cloud platforms, implement security and performance hardening, and collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline pipelines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Linux system administration with Red Hat focus.
• Strong hands-on experience with Ansible for automation.
• Proficiency deploying and managing applications on Red Hat Linux & OpenShift.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and scripting (Bash/Python).
• Familiarity with Git, Jenkins, and other DevOps tools.
• RHCE or RHCSA certifications or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize RHEL systems in hybrid cloud environments.
• Develop Ansible playbooks and roles for configuration, provisioning, and orchestration.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized apps on Red Hat OpenShift.
• Collaborate with DevOps and cloud teams to ensure seamless pipelines.
• Monitor performance, ensure security compliance, and promote reliability.
• Automate routine tasks and improve operational efficiency via scripting and IaC.

Skills

Linux admin

Ansible

OpenShift

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Scripting Bash/Python

Git/Jenkins

RHCE/RHCSA

Tools

Prometheus

LogicMonitor

Cribl

Job description

Role Description

We are looking for a Red Hat Linux Engineer with expertise in automation, container orchestration, and cloud infrastructure. This role will focus on managing and optimizing enterprise Linux environments, automating operations with Ansible, and deploying scalable applications using Red Hat OpenShift across cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and automating enterprise‑grade Linux environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across our infrastructure.

Role Objectives

• Administer and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems in hybrid cloud environments.
• Develop and manage Ansible playbooks and roles for configuration management, provisioning, and orchestration.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications on Red Hat OpenShift.
• Collaborate with DevOps and cloud teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment pipelines.
• Monitor system performance, ensure security compliance, and implement best practices for scalability and reliability.
• Automate routine tasks and improve operational efficiency through scripting and infrastructure‑as‑code practices.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, patch management, and system upgrades.

Qualifications and Skills

• 3+ years of experience in Linux system administration, with a focus on Red Hat technologies.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Ansible for automation and configuration management.
• Proficiency in deploying and managing applications on Red Hat Linux & OpenShift.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with containerization, microservices architecture, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with Git, Jenkins, and other DevOps tools.
• Red Hat certifications (RHCE, RHCSA) or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ansible or other infrastructure‑as‑code tools.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, LogicMonitor, Cribl).
• Understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., CIS, NIST).

Additional Requirements

SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA‑registered roles for which in‑office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at [e-mail].