Staff Linux Engineer

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Staff Linux Engineer to lead infrastructure automation and cloud integration initiatives. This role requires deep expertise in Linux systems, infrastructure-as-code practices, and modern monitoring/logging tools. You will serve as a technical leader, architecting and supporting solutions involving Foreman, AWX, Graylog, cloud platforms, and Python-driven automation. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure Linux infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments. 

• Architect and maintain provisioning workflows using Foreman and AWX/Ansible Tower. 

• Develop Python scripts and automation tools to streamline operations, reduce manual intervention, and improve system reliability. 

• Implement and manage centralized logging infrastructure with Graylog, ensuring effective log aggregation, search, and alerting. 

• Collaborate with cloud teams to integrate Linux systems into cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OpenStack). 

• Establish and enforce best practices in configuration management, CI/CD pipelines, patching, and compliance. 

• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues across infrastructure stacks. 

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal technical documentation and knowledge sharing. 

• Lead root cause analysis efforts and participate in incident response for critical production issues. 

Required Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 12+ years of professional experience (or equivalent combination of a degree and experience) within IT
• 8+ years of experience in Linux system engineering or DevOps roles. 

• Hands-on experience with Foreman/Katello and AWX/Ansible Tower for provisioning and configuration management. 

• Strong proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and system integration. 

• Experience with Graylog or similar centralized logging platforms (ELK stack, Splunk). 

• Proven experience managing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenStack). 

• Solid understanding of system security, networking, and high availability design principles. 

• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with complex infrastructure. 

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions). 

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). 

• Experience integrating Foreman with external services (DNS, DHCP, Puppet/Chef, etc.). 

• Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Pulumi). 

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or similar certifications. 

Why Join Us? 

• Opportunity to lead high-impact projects that shape infrastructure strategy 

• Work with cutting-edge open-source technologies and cloud platforms 

• Collaborative, engineering-first culture that values innovation and automation 

This is a remote position that we are open to candidates sitting in the following states: TX, NC, OR, FL, GA, IN, KS, MA, NH, PA, VA, ID, AZ, TN, NJ, SC, IA, MI, OH, and WI.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

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