Infrastructure Engineer - Linux

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Kforce has a client that is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer - Linux in Cincinnati, OH.

Summary:
We are looking for a highly skilled Infrastructure Engineer with a strong focus on Linux systems to join our team. The Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for managing and maintaining our Linux-based infrastructure, ensuring its reliability, performance, and security. This role requires collaboration with various teams, including IT, development, and operations, to support and enhance our infrastructure.

Duties Include:
* Manage and maintain Linux-based systems ensuring their reliability, performance, and security
* Manage and maintain a set of tools such as Ansible and Shell Scripting
* Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and performance
* Collaborate with development and operations teams to support and enhance the infrastructure
* Implement and maintain security best practices for Linux systems
* Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and processes
* Apply conflict resolution skills to resolve infrastructure issues daily
* Manage infrastructure risk, develop mitigation plans, and escalate decisions and unresolved issues daily
* Work with peers to develop and drive goals, define technical specifications, and detailed implementation plans for infrastructure projects
* Effectively apply skills to impact infrastructure decisions
* Focus on the benefits to be realized and the outcomes to be achieved

REQUIREMENTS:
* Experience working with leading stakeholder groups, including technical, product, business, and vendor teams
* Experience with Linux system administration and engineering
* Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or Google Cloud
* Experience with VMware
* Proven track record of managing and maintaining Linux-based systems
* Ability to anticipate and manage infrastructure risks and issues with full transparency
* Confident, solution-oriented independent worker
* Self-starter with a 'learn and apply' attitude in an intense, fast-paced environment
* Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
* Must be able to work independently while managing different sets of business, technology, and vendor stakeholders
* Proven problem-solving and organizational skills
* Demonstrated ability in team motivation and delegation
* Local to Cincinnati region will be given preference
* Some travel to the technical center may be required during critical deployments

Highly Desired:
* Experience with Linux tools such as Ansible
* AIX and GPFS/Storage Scale experience

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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