Senior Linux Systems Engineer - Puppet Automation

Valex LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry is seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator to manage and maintain a significant infrastructure of Linux servers in the Washington, D.C. area. The role involves working within a collaborative team environment while responsible for troubleshooting, upgrading, and provisioning services. This position offers the opportunity to engage with various aspects of system administration, including automation through scripting and configuration management tools. The ideal candidate will have substantial Linux experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Linux system administration experience.
• Experience in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong understanding of Linux best practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot a large base of Linux servers.
• Provision services and manage configuration.
• Provide technical solutions through a trouble ticketing system.

Skills

Linux Administration

Configuration Management

Troubleshooting

Team Collaboration

Scripting (bash, PERL, Ruby)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Equivalent Professional Experience

Tools

Puppet

Job description

A leading company in the tech industry is seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator to manage and maintain a significant infrastructure of Linux servers in the Washington, D.C. area. The role involves working within a collaborative team environment while responsible for troubleshooting, upgrading, and provisioning services. This position offers the opportunity to engage with various aspects of system administration, including automation through scripting and configuration management tools. The ideal candidate will have substantial Linux experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.