IT Linux Engineer III

Overview & Responsibilities

The IT Linux Engineer will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities, among others:

• Architecting, implementing, and managing Linux-based systems and infrastructure, including bare-metal and virtual machines. 

• Adept at configuring and managing various components of Linux systems, including servers, networking, storage, and security settings.

• Developing and implementing scripts and tools to automate tasks like provisioning, patching, and system monitoring. 

• Implementing and maintaining security measures for Linux systems, including access control, setting up firewalls, and vulnerability management. 

• Understanding and configuring network protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing. 

• Proficiency in using package managers like APT, YUM, DNF or Pacman, including dependency resolution and repository management.

• Experience with configuring bootloaders like GRUB or LILO.

• Familiarity with different storage technologies, including disk partitioning, RAID configurations, and file systems. 

• Experience with configuring and managing firewalls like iptables or nftables. 

• Diagnosing and resolving technical issues with Linux systems, applications and infrastructure. Ability to analyze system logs and debug issues effectively.  Proficiency in using debugging tools like strace, netstat, or gdb. 

• Working with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). 

• Using scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl) to automate tasks and develop custom solutions. 

• Creating and maintaining documentation for Linux systems and infrastructure. 

• Monitoring and analyzing system performance for speed and efficiency, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing configurations.

• Working with other IT teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth system operation. 

Skills and Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of Linux operating systems: Experience with various distributions like Oracle Enterprise Linux, Red Hat, CentOS, Rocky, Debian, Unix and Solaris.  Proficient with Linux command-line utilities and file systems.

• Proficiency in scripting languages: Bash, Shell, Python, Perl, or other scripting languages. 

• Experience with virtualization technologies: VMware, KVM, Docker, or similar technologies. 

• Familiarity with automation tools: Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Chef, shell scripting, or other configuration management tools. 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills: Experience in performing root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex problems. 

• Good communication and teamwork skills: Ability to collaborate with other IT teams and stakeholders. 

• Understanding of system security principles: Knowledge of user account management, access control, vulnerability management, security audits and other security best practices. 

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