Senior Linux & OpenShift Platform Engineer (AI-Driven Ops)

United Consulting Hub

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

United Consulting Hub in the United States is seeking a Linux and OpenShift Platform Operations Engineer to maintain enterprise Linux/OpenShift environments and automate operations for high availability.

The role emphasizes AI-driven automation, Ansible, and scripting, partnering with global teams to deliver 24/7 operations across cloud and on-premise infrastructure. Strong Linux proficiency and OpenShift/Kubernetes experience are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
Five or more years of experience as a Linux Operating System or Platform Engineer.
Experience with cloud Infrastructure as a Service platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including architecture, deployment, and ongoing support.
Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and containerized solutions.
Experience with automation, scripting, and infrastructure operations in enterprise environments.
Demonstrated experience with or exposure to AI enabled automation tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or similar solutions, with the ability to apply these tools in engineering or operational contexts.
Experience leading or supporting large scale global infrastructure projects.
Strong troubleshooting skills and hands on Linux system administration experience.
Consistent record of high quality, agile focused, team based solution delivery.

Responsibilities

Support and manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server environments.
Administer OpenShift, Kubernetes, and containerized platform environments.
Manage Linux based virtual machines, VMware vSphere environments, and physical server infrastructure across HP, Dell, and IBM platforms.
Configure and maintain Linux network services, including DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls, and TCP/IP services.
Develop and manage Ansible playbooks for system configuration, deployment, and automation.
Write Bash and Python scripts to support system management and automation.
Use Ansible Tower or AWX for centralized automation management.
Apply AI enabled automation tools to improve scripting efficiency and workflows.
Follow ITIL-based incident, problem, and change management processes using ServiceNow.
Perform incident resolution and root cause analysis for critical server issues.
Support change management processes while minimizing production impact.
Deliver technical leadership for enterprise infrastructure solutions across global locations.
Strengthen infrastructure availability, resiliency, and observability at scale.
Contribute to AI operations, event-driven automation, and cloud IaC initiatives.