Sr System Engineer- Linux/Python

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

401(k) with employer contributions

Health/dental/vision insurance

Employee wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts in Springfield, MO, seeks a Senior System Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise infrastructure. You will partner with business and IT teams to evaluate requirements and deliver scalable, secure solutions that optimize performance and reliability.

This on-site role requires strong troubleshooting, architecture, and collaboration skills, with opportunities to mentor others and drive modernization initiatives across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years supporting Linux environments.
• 3+ years scripting in Python.
• 3+ years patching experience.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems using prescribed options.
• Experience reviewing requirements and developing technical plans.
• Ability to design, execute, and document system/service tests.
• Performs gap analyses and contributes to change strategies.
• Understands business context and documents architectures.
• Analyzes trends to support decisions.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document requirements to develop infrastructure solutions.
• Evaluate current-state environments and propose future-state architectures.
• Monitor infrastructure and analyze performance to identify risks and capacity needs.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, OS, hardware, software, and applications.
• Configure and support enterprise operating environments and updates.
• Design, execute, and document infrastructure testing and validation.
• Implement and maintain security controls and compliance practices.
• Coordinate with vendors to resolve issues and maintain systems.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to teams.
• Participate in on-call support for critical incidents.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements.

Skills

Linux experience

Python scripting

Patching

Troubleshooting

Requirements analysis

System testing

Change management planning

Architecture documentation

Data trend analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Job description

The Senior System Engineer designs, implements, and supports enterprise infrastructure solutions. This role partners with business and IT teams to evaluate technical requirements, develop scalable and secure infrastructure solutions, and ensures the performance of enterprise systems. They serve as a technical subject matter expert, resolves complex infrastructure issues, and drives continuous improvement through proactive planning and modernization.

This is an on-site role located in Springfield, MO. Remote work is not an option for this position.

Essential Job Functions

• Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements to develop infrastructure solutions that align with organizational needs.
• Evaluate current-state environments and recommend future-state architecture with implementation plans that improve overall system operations.
• Monitor enterprise infrastructure and analyze system performance to proactively identify risks, capacity needs, and opportunities for improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure, operating system, hardware, software, and application issues while serving as a technical escalation point.
• Configure and support enterprise operating environments, software installations, system updates, and infrastructure components following established standards.
• Design, execute, and document infrastructure testing and validation to ensure solutions meet technical and business requirements.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure security controls while supporting compliance with organizational standards and best practices.
• Coordinate with vendors and third-party providers to resolve technical issues and support infrastructure maintenance activities.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and knowledge sharing to users and team members.
• Participate in on-call support and respond to critical infrastructure incidents as required.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve infrastructure capabilities, operational efficiency, and service delivery.

Skills/Education/Experience

REQUIRED

• 3+ years experience supporting Linux environment
• 3+ years experience scripting in Python
• 3+ years experience with patching
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems using prescribed solution options.
• Experience reviewing requirements, evaluating recommendations, and developing appropriate technical plans.
• Ability to design, execute, and document systems/service tests.
• Conducts gap analyses and contributes to change strategies and implementation planning.
• Understands business context and documents current and future states of technical and process architectures.
• Analyzes trends and compiles data to support decision-making.

DESIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or providing technical leadership.

O'Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O'Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

O'Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer.

The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call [phone] option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.