Senior System Engineer

Hybrid in Jackson, MS, US • Posted 10 hours ago • Updated 10 hours ago
Full Time
Hybrid
$100,000 - $140,000/yr
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Skills

  • Linux
  • AWS
  • Unix
  • scripting
  • automation
  • ITIL
  • Linux OS patching
  • system administration
  • System Engineer
  • Nutanix
  • NERCIP

Summary

Title: Senior System Engineer

Location: Little Rock, AR / Jackson, MS

Work Mode: Hybrid 3 day a week to local office

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux environments..
  • Design, build, and support Linux infrastructure solutions across on-premise and AWS environments.
  • Administer and maintain Linux systems, including patching, upgrades, capacity planning, and lifecycle management.
  • Support the deployment and optimize enterprise applications running on Linux, including SAP and SAP HANA.
  • Work with cloud and infrastructure teams to migrate and modernize existing UNIX/Linux workloads.
  • Integrate Linux systems with Nutanix virtualization and enterprise storage platforms.
  • Implement Linux security hardening, access controls, and compliance standards .
  • Develop and use automation and scripting to improve system reliability and efficiency.
  • Provide technical oversight and coordination with managed service providers.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and production issues.
  • Create and maintain system documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and provide support for critical systems.

Required Skills:

  • Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience with Linux/UNIX system administration in enterprise environments.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux OS patching, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.
  • Experience supporting Linux workloads in AWS or hybrid cloud environments.
  • Hands-on experience with Nutanix or similar virtualization/storage platforms.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Ansible).
  • Understanding of Linux security, and compliance standards (NERC/CIP or similar).
  • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools for Linux.
  • Familiarity with ITIL-based processes such as ServiceNow for incident, change, and problem management.
  • Good documentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with infrastructure, cloud, application, and business teams.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% and participate in on-call support.
  • Good to have: AWS and/or ITIL certifications.

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  • Dice Id: 10121335
  • Position Id: 8909218
  • Posted 10 hours ago
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