Senior System Engineer

Stelvio Inc.; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee assistance programmes

Referral incentives

Job summary

A technology-driven organization in Frisco, TX, is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to take ownership of enterprise-scale infrastructure across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. The role demands strong Linux and container management skills, proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes, and the ability to design and implement scalable infrastructures. Competitive compensation with health and dental plans offered, alongside a full-time employment type.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in systems engineering or infrastructure-focused roles.
• Advanced Linux administration skills are essential.
• Strong experience with virtualisation and server hardware.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and operate scalable infrastructure.
• Administer Linux-based environments across multiple stages.
• Drive system reliability through backup and recovery practices.
• Support and improve CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Linux administration

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

OCI

AWS

Virtualisation

Monitoring

Automation

Tools

Terraform

VMware vSphere

Prometheus

Grafana

Zenoss

Loki

Job description

This range is provided by Stelvio Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Stelvio Inc.

Stelvio Group is partnering with a technology-driven organisation to hire a Senior Systems Engineer for their Infrastructure Engineering function. This is a hands‑on role with real ownership, focused on building, operating, and evolving enterprise‑scale infrastructure across on‑prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.

This position suits an experienced systems engineer who enjoys complex environments, values automation, and takes a proactive approach to reliability, security, and performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, deploy, and operate scalable infrastructure across GCP, OCI, AWS, and on‑prem platforms
• Own and manage Linux‑based environments (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) across multiple stages
• Administer VMware vSphere, physical servers, and associated enterprise hardware
• Build and support container platforms using Docker and Kubernetes, including cluster management
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools
• Monitor availability, performance, and capacity using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Zenoss, and Loki
• Drive system reliability through strong backup, recovery, and security practices (Commvault, DR planning)
• Support and improve CI/CD pipelines across application and infrastructure workflows
• Act as a technical mentor, sharing knowledge and raising engineering standards
• Maintain accurate documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks

What We’re Looking For

• 5–8 years in systems engineering or infrastructure‑focused roles
• Advanced Linux administration skills
• Strong experience with virtualisation and server hardware
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP, OCI, AWS)
• Experience with monitoring, automation, and configuration management
• Solid understanding of security principles, encryption, and certificate management

Nice to Have

• Cloud, Linux, or Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD)
• Exposure to CI/CD tooling, container security, and identity management
• Experience with S3‑compatible storage (e.g. MinIO)
• Background working in restricted or air‑gapped environments

Key Attributes

• Strong problem‑solving mindset
• Comfortable working autonomously in complex environments
• Clear communicator across technical and non‑technical teams
• Enjoys mentoring and improving team capability

Location & Setup

• Primarily on‑site in Frisco, TX or client locations. Remote work from home most Fridays.
• Some physical involvement with hardware when required

What’s On Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and retirement plans
• Paid time off and employee assistance programmes
• Referral incentives

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology and Engineering
• Industries: Technology, Information and Media, Rail Transportation, and Truck Transportation