Linux engineer

Title: Linux Engineer
Location: Little Rock, AR / Jackson, MS / New Orleans, LA / Houston, TX (Remote – 3 days a week to local office).
Duration: Fulltime
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement robust Linux-based solutions for various system projects.
Conduct sizing and capacity planning for Linux systems to ensure optimal performance and resource utilization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and specifications.
Work with application teams to install, configure, and manage enterprise applications on Linux servers.
Manage and optimize Nutanix storage solutions.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve Linux, storage, virtualization, and related infrastructure issues to maintain high availability and performance.
Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, processes, and procedures.
Participate in system upgrades, patch management, security assessments, and change-control processes, ensuring SOX compliance where applicable.
Use ServiceNow to document and manage incidents, service requests, and changes.
Provide technical support and guidance to team members and other departments.
Participate in an on-call rotation and provide support for production systems.
Stay current with industry trends and technologies related to Linux and storage solutions.
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in Linux system administration and engineering.
Proven experience in designing and implementing solutions for system projects.
Strong knowledge of sizing and capacity planning for Linux environments.
Experience with Active Directory (AD) and users’ accesses.
Hands-on experience with installing and configuring enterprise applications on Linux servers.
Familiarity with Nutanix storage solutions and virtualization technologies.
Understanding of network protocols and services (DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, etc.).
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) is a plus.
Hands-on experience with Ansible for configuration management and automation.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation.
Understanding of compliances like SOX and experience following formal change-control processes.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Skills
Linux

Experience
8+ yrs

Work arrangement
Yes