Manager, Linux Infrastructure

Summit Tech Partners LLC; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Tech Partners LLC in Texas is seeking a technical leader to oversee Linux infrastructure operations while guiding a team of engineers supporting critical enterprise systems. You will drive reliability, security, and modernization initiatives.

Lead automation efforts and coordinate with Security, Network, Application, and Database teams to ensure best practices in monitoring, change management, and operational standards. 8+ years of experience and hands-on mentoring are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of enterprise Linux experience and leadership.
• Proficiency with Bash, Python, and Ansible for automation.
• Strong knowledge of system hardening and vulnerability remediation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Linux-based infrastructure and production support teams.
• Ensure system availability, performance, patching, and health across enterprise environments.
• Lead troubleshooting for outages and infrastructure issues.
• Drive automation and process improvements to boost efficiency.
• Collaborate with Security, Network, App, and DB teams on infrastructure initiatives.
• Ensure security, compliance, and operational standards are met.
• Establish monitoring, documentation, and change management best practices.

Skills

Linux

Team Leadership

Scripting

Automation

Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Security

Tools

Ansible

Job description

Work Authorization: W-2 only. No sponsorship available.

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a technical leader to oversee Linux infrastructure operations while guiding a team of engineers supporting critical enterprise systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, building scalable environments, and helping engineers grow professionally. You'll play a key role in maintaining system reliability, strengthening security, and driving infrastructure modernization initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage and develop a team responsible for Linux-based infrastructure and production support.
• Oversee system availability, performance, patching, and operational health across enterprise environments.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for high-impact outages and infrastructure issues.
• Champion automation and process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Work closely with Security, Network, Application, and Database teams on infrastructure initiatives and support activities.
• Ensure systems meet security, compliance, and operational standards.
• Establish best practices for monitoring, documentation, and change management.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years supporting Linux systems in enterprise environments.
• 2+ years leading technical teams or infrastructure operations.
• Strong experience with Linux distributions including RHEL, Ubuntu, Rocky Linux, Oracle Linux, or CentOS.
• Solid background in scripting and automation using Bash, Python, and Ansible.
• Experience with system performance tuning, patch management, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of infrastructure security, system hardening, and vulnerability remediation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead projects and mentor engineers.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle database environments.
• Familiarity with secure file transfer platforms such as Aspera, FileCatalyst, CrushFTP, SFTP, or FTPS.
• Exposure to NIST, CMMC, ISO 27001, or ITIL-based operational processes.