Systems Engineer

blueStone; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A national search firm is seeking a Systems Engineer in Chicago to assist with administration and maintenance of Linux hosting environments. The role involves working closely with infrastructure and development teams, with responsibilities including LAMP stack management and automated deployment systems. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and experience with Linux and scripting. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated professional looking to contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience running Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP, Ruby, or Python.
• Experience with desktop support, client services, or other user interaction.
• Experience with automated configuration deployment and systems scripting.

Responsibilities

• Administration and maintenance of hosting infrastructure across 3 continents.
• Redundant LAMP stack setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Response and resolution of service issues.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Effective communication and collaboration

Experience with Linux, Apache, MySQL

Experience with PHP, Ruby, or Python

Experience with automated configuration deployment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science

Tools

KVM

AWS

Job description

blueStone Recruiting is a national search firm specialized in IT.

Job Description

Our client, located in River North, is hiring a Systems Engineer to assist with the administration and maintenance of our Linux hosting environments. In this role, you will work closely with our infrastructure, release, and development teams to maintain and improve our performance, security, and uptime standards. Reporting directly to our Infrastructure Architect, this is an exciting career opportunity for a self-starting and resourceful professional.

Our client is one of the leading providers of software to manage R&D and innovation, and has a client base that ranges from Fortune 500 firms as well as leading education institutions.

Our client's team is highly collaborative, technical, and creative. This role will give you hands-on experience with the design and operation of a modern microservice-based SaaS application.

Responsibilities:

• Administration and maintenance of our hosting infrastructure located across 3 continents
  
• Redundant LAMP stack setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Use and maintenance of automated configuration management and deployment systems
• Response and resolution of service issues
• Assist developers with systems-related issues

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Effective communication and collaboration with internal teams and external clients
• Experience running Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP, Ruby, or Python
• Experience with desktop support, client services, or other user interaction
• Experience with automated configuration deployment and systems scripting
• A documented history of hard work and engineering excellence

Preferred:

• Understanding of HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS / BIND, LDAP, SMTP
  
• Experience with KVM, AWS
• Experience with information security: standards certification, auditing, and pen testing
• Proven success in high-growth startup environments
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science

Additional Information

Work with blueStone recruiting to find your next career. You can find us at http://bluestonerecruiting.com. We look forward to speaking with you!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.