Site Reliability & Linux Automation Engineer

San Antonio, TX [Fairgrounds]

Work with application, network, storage, Linux, & Security engineers to improve ongoing technical operations and maintenance activities of the Portal environment. This role will include rotating on-call shifts in addition to normal business hour support (rotations average 1 week per 1.5 months). Provide advanced Linux support across a variety of server use cases, including improvement of Linux automation to enable a full automated server deployment pipeline.

Job Responsibilities:• Identify and develop solutions to automate deployment of routine changes• Write and maintain automation scripts to support server hardening against NIST/FISMA guidelines• Support the team in developing procedures and methodologies for automating Linux Server deployments in an AWS and/or Azure cloud environment• Supports the integration of new technologies into existing infrastructure.• Resolves Level 1 and 2 incidents affecting the operation/availability of production systems, through troubleshooting and implementing known fixes.• Identify and develop solutions to automate deployment of standard repeatable build outs.• Patches and maintains appropriate technologies (e.g. servers/databases/network/ storage/software solutions).• Supports routine backup strategies and disaster recovery tests.• Reviews system performance indicators and resolve issues (or escalate to program leadership) related to system performance and/or avaiability• Assists with monitoring vendors' release notes and plan necessary upgrades and patches as required.• Assists with creating and reviewing technical system recovery plans.• Reviews the problem management register and identifies actions.• Makes proactive suggestions for service improvements.• Maintain automation code in GIT based repositories for version control• Provide coaching to team members in Site Reliability and Linux Automation Engineering techniques, tools, and processes

Minimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field preferred or equivalent relevant experience.• 8-15 years of experience in software development, testing and test automation.• Experience working in an AWS or Azure cloud environment

Other Job Specific Skills:• Linux Operating System automation using Ansible, including writing Continuous Configuration Automation scripts.• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to hardware, software or networking related problems. • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and to translate technical terminology into terms understandable to non-technical employees. • Strong customer service skills.

Preferred skills and qualifications:
Public Trust Clearance - Preferred
Experience with NFS, Java Based Application Servers, SAN storage systems, VMware (vCenter) a plus.

U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes

COVID-19 Vaccination Required: Yes

PhysicalDemands
Light office dutieswhich may include sitting for prolonged periods of time, viewing digitalscreens for prolonged periods of time, lifting up to 10 pounds, use of a deskor mobile phone, typing on a keyboard, writing with a pen, pencil, or stylus, etc.
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PhysicalRequirements
The physical requirements described in"Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which mustbe met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of thisjob. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds"or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified,to perform the primary functions.
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