Linux engineer

Position requires a high level of interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and computer skills. Work involves a high level of independent judgment, decision-making, accuracy, creativity and initiative • A minimum of 5 or more years of relevant working experience. • Candidate is emerging as a solution expert in one of the below areas, generally requires a current certification in that area of expertise. • Strong familiarity with desktop\server operating systems (Windows and Linux), PCs, servers, Network, storage technologies and monitoring • Experience with networking technologies, (LAN/WAN, Layer2/3, Routing, IPS, VPN’s, VLAN’s, DHCP, DNS, ACL’s) • Strong familiarity with virtualization software • Experience with AWS infrastructure as code • Experience with Puppet, Satellite, Foreman, Spacewalk, RHEL, CentOS, AIX, VMWare, Oracle, very desirable • Chef, Ansible, ServiceNow, Atlassian (Jira/Confluence) experience desirable. • May have experience with digital telecommunications and phone equipment. • Strong familiarity with security & security best practices • Strong familiarity with using industry standard practices for supporting complex infrastructure environment • Demonstrated excellent, effective and professional, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including strong listening skills • Ability to effectively deal with stressful and confrontational situations. • Ability to achieve performance goals, both individual and team • Ability to work and remain flexible in a fast-paced, constant priorities-changing environment • Proven abilities and effectiveness in problem resolution and quick decision-making • Willingness and ability to work with minimal supervision • Willingness and desire to learn and cross-train in different areas • Demonstrated effective time management skills Working Relationships: Works closely with, Infrastructure team members, Development, Quality Assurance and project teams. Works closely with vendors and consultants and may act as a key contact MUST: well experienced linux sys admin fair amount of patch automation integration with access control systems