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Linux Systems Engineer

venusaero · Houston, TX, United States

IT - Network / Systems / DB AdminSenior LevelExternal listingfull-time23 days ago

About The Role

What You'll Get To Do

  • Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux servers and workstations in a production environment
  • Integrate Linux systems into Windows-based infrastructure (e.g., Active Directory, authentication, file services)
  • Design, implement, and maintain automated configuration management using Ansible
  • Build and manage Linux deployment pipelines using tools such as Kickstart, cloud-init, and Terraform
  • Support containerized workloads using Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes
  • Manage infrastructure across both virtualized environments (VMware) and physical bare-metal systems
  • Monitor system performance, ensure high availability, and implement security best practices
  • Collaborate with networking and systems teams to ensure reliable connectivity and performance
  • Troubleshoot complex system, networking, and deployment issues
  • Build monitoring and alerting systems to provide quick response to incidents.

What You Have

  • 3–5+ years of experience in Linux systems administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, or similar)
  • Experience integrating Linux systems into Windows environments (Active Directory, LDAP, SSO)
  • Strong hands-on experience with Ansible for automation and configuration management
  • Experience with Linux provisioning and deployment tools (Kickstart, cloud-init, Terraform, or similar)
  • Working knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Podman) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes)
  • Experience with VMware or similar virtualization platforms
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, firewalls)
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

What Will Set You Apart

  • Experience with hybrid or cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices
  • Scripting experience (Bash, Python, or similar)
  • Exposure to monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.)

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