Senior Linux Engineer

Senior Linux EngineerDescription -Job SummaryWe are seeking to hire a Senior Systems Administrator who brings strong expertise on both Linux and Ansible Automation.  The System Administrator (SA) is responsible for effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to standards, ensuring maximum productivity for IT staff and users.ResponsibilitiesWorking within a team, the Systems Administrator is responsible for server hardware, operating systems, storage (SAN & NAS), and supporting systems.Troubleshoot internal and external applications, hardware problems, operating system issues, storage issues (SAN / NAS) and work with new services on a daily basis.Assist with the development and implementation of policies, procedures and standards relating to server and storage management.Implement automation, monitoring, and centralized logging.Perform hardware and operating systems capacity planning for existing services, providing recommendations to application owners and implementing solutions to allow for application and database expansion and performance.Contribute to Linux standards discussions and documents (with respect to operating system, hardware, storage, networking, and security) and author appropriate documentation where necessary.Work with database and application teams to gather requirements for new projects and expansion to existing applications.Deploy and administer AWS EC2, IAM, S3, CloudFront. Storage Gateway and SSM servicesProvide functional or program leadership by acting as a team representative to multi-functional projects.On call as needed (24/365).Education & Experience RecommendedB.Sc. in Computer Science, IS/IT or equivalent education and/or experience.5+ years of systems administration experience with the following: Linux, virtualization technologies (VMware preferred), Tier 1/2 storage arrays (block, file/NAS), and Storage Area Networks (SAN).Solid experience in the installation, configuration, optimization / tuning, hardening, monitoring and automation of a variety of Linux flavors (RHEL/Ubuntu)Familiarity with HPE Blades/Synergy or similar X86 hardwareFamiliarity with HPE Nimble and NetApp storage arrays, and Brocade SAN equipment.Scripting skills using Python and/or Shell.Working knowledge of ancillary services / tools such as LDAP, mail relay (postfix, sendmail), remote console servicesGood experience in Apache administration.Working knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol suite (e.g., ARP, IP, TCP, DNS, UDP, and SNMP) and associated operating system tools (snoop, tcpdump, traceroute, etc.).Good working experience in Systems Management tools such as RedHat SatelliteExperience certifying, installing, configuring, and updating middleware (JBOSS, WebLogic, Tomcat, etc.)Highly desirable:Experience configuring, administering and tuning server and storage systems that are supporting Business applications and Oracle databases.Operational experience with HPE Nimble arrays.Operational experience with AWS Cloud and AWS SSM for Systems managementAutomation of system administration tasks using configuration management tools such as AnsibleCross-Org Skills• Effective Communication• Results Orientation• Learning Agility• Digital Fluency• Customer CentricityImpact & Scope• Impacts function and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.Complexity• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.Disclaimer• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.Job -SoftwareSchedule -Full timeShift -First Shift (India)Travel -Relocation -Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. 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