Senior System Engineer

Hitech Advisors; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consultancy in Seattle is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Engineer responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining secure Linux environments. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in Linux system administration, a strong background in automation tools like Ansible and Jenkins, and familiarity with virtualization technologies. The position emphasizes performance optimization and troubleshooting critical infrastructure issues to ensure high availability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Linux system administration (Ubuntu/RedHat) in production environments.
• Experience with Kubernetes and OpenNebula a plus.
• Proficient in scripting in Python/Bash.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers and desktops (Ubuntu, RedHat, CentOS).
• Automate system deployments and configurations.
• Monitor and optimize performance, backups, and security.

Skills

Linux administration

System security

Automation (Ansible, Jenkins)

Networking

KVM virtualization

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

KVM

Terraform

OpenStack

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Seeking an experienced Linux Systems Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain secure, high-availability Linux environments (Ubuntu preferred). You'll manage system performance, automation, and virtualization, while supporting critical infrastructure and collaborating on continuous improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers and desktops (Ubuntu, RedHat, CentOS).
• Automate system deployments and configurations.
• Monitor and optimize performance, backups, and security.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Manage virtualization (KVM, VMware) and maintain documentation.
• Respond to critical outages and support escalated issues.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years in Linux system administration (Ubuntu/RedHat) in production environments.
• Strong skills in KVM, networking, storage (CEPH a plus), and system security.
• Proficient in automation (Ansible, Jenkins, scripting in Python/Bash).
• Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, OpenStack/OpenNebula a plus.
• Familiarity with Canonical tools (MAAS, Landscape) and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.