Linux Systems Engineer II / Scottsdale

Motion Recruitment; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment seeks a Senior Systems Engineer – Linux/Cloud Infrastructure to support hosting infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments in a hybrid setup between the San Francisco Bay Area and Scottsdale, AZ.

The role covers Linux/Windows administration, virtualization, storage, data center operations, and on-call rotations. You will mentor junior engineers and ensure change management processes are followed, while applying security patches and documenting procedures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Red Hat Linux system administration experience.
• Working knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch).
• Scripting experience in Bash.
• Experience in a medium-to-large enterprise environment.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering, installation, configuration, and administration across Linux, Windows, virtualization, storage, and data center environments.
• Implement systems monitoring for availability and performance.
• Provide Tier III production support and root-cause analysis.
• Apply security patches and lifecycle management.
• Create and maintain technical docs and procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotations and mentor junior engineers.
• Follow formal change management processes.

Skills

Red Hat Linux

AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC)

Bash scripting

Data center operations

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer – Linux/Cloud Infrastructure

Location: Hybrid – San Francisco Bay Area or Scottsdale, AZ

About The Role

Our client, a well-established leader in the financial technology and payments space, is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to support and maintain their hosting infrastructure and operating systems across on-prem and cloud environments. This is a great opportunity to work on mission-critical systems supporting a large-scale, nationally recognized payments platform.

What You'll Do

• Perform systems engineering, installation, configuration, and administration across Linux, Windows, virtualization, storage, data center, and mainframe environments
• Implement systems monitoring to ensure platform availability and optimal performance
• Provide Tier III production support — diagnose complex hardware/software issues and perform root cause analysis
• Implement security patches, upgrades, and lifecycle management changes
• Create and maintain technical documentation and procedures
• Participate in an on-call rotation as part of a team
• Mentor and coach junior systems engineers
• Follow formal change management processes

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of Red Hat Linux system administration experience
• Working knowledge of AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch, etc.)
• Understanding of data-at-rest encryption technologies
• Scripting experience (Bash)
• Experience in a medium-to-large enterprise environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must be a US Citizen or US National (no visa sponsorship available)
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen

Nice to Have

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Additional certifications in Linux, Windows, Virtualization, Storage, Data Center, or Mainframe

Compensation: Competitive base salary (range varies by location) + discretionary incentive plan + benefits

Posted By: Kaejen Surat