A large financial services organization is hiring a full-time Sr. Staff Systems Engineer with deep Linux expertise, based in the Scottsdale, AZ. This role focuses on building and supporting enterprise-scale Linux infrastructure across hybrid environments, with a strong emphasis on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AWS cloud services, and automation using tools like Ansible and Terraform.
This is a highly technical, hands-on position for someone who enjoys operating at the systems level and digging into complex problems. The team is looking for an engineer who can go beyond surface-level fixes and truly troubleshoot down to root cause, while also helping modernize infrastructure through automation and cloud adoption. You will be working in a high-visibility environment supporting critical systems, with exposure to encryption, containerization, and evolving DevOps practices. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to stay deep in the technology, expand into cloud and automation, and have a direct impact on stability and security across a large-scale enterprise environment.
Required Skills & Experience - Strong experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux in enterprise environments
- Ability to confidently work from the command line and troubleshoot OS-level issues
- Experience building and maintaining Linux systems on VMware or similar virtualization platforms
- Strong troubleshooting skills across performance, storage, networking, and system-level failures
- Experience with automation tools, with a focus on Ansible and some exposure to Terraform
- Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, and monitoring tools
- Knowledge of encryption concepts and secure system design
- Ability to support production systems in an on-call rotation
- Strong documentation and communication skills
Desired Skills & Experience - Experience with encryption platforms or key management solutions
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Scripting experience using Bash, Python, or similar languages
- Experience working in large, enterprise-scale environments
What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown
- 60% Linux systems engineering and administration
- 25% Cloud infrastructure and AWS services
- 15% Automation and scripting
Daily Responsibilities
- 70% Hands-on engineering, troubleshooting, and system support
- 10% Process improvement and documentation
- 20% Team collaboration and cross-functional support
The Offer You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
- Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future
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