SUSE Linux Engineer

Role: SUSE Linux Engineer

Location: Wichita, KS

Duration: 24+ Months

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Linux & Unix Administrator with strong hands-on expertise in SUSE Linux environments to manage, support, and enhance enterprise infrastructure. The role requires deep technical proficiency in system administration, patching, upgrades, troubleshooting, and production support, along with availability for off-hours and weekend support in a 24x7 environment (On call support)

Core Skills:

Primary – SUSE Linux, Unix, ITSM process - supporting on-premise environments/Datacenter

Secondary - AIX, Skills in supporting Public Cloud environment, Datadog Monitoring

Job Function:

1. System Administration & Operations

• Administer and manage Linux/Unix servers with a strong focus on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
• Perform routine system health checks, capacity monitoring, and performance tuning
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and security configurations

2. Patching & Upgrades

• Plan and execute OS patching, kernel updates, and security remediation activities
• Perform SUSE Linux upgrades and migrations with minimal downtime
• Ensure compliance with enterprise patching and vulnerability management standards

3. Troubleshooting & Incident Management

• Provide L2/L3 technical support for critical production environments
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to OS, performance degradation, services, and infrastructure
• Analyze system logs, identify root causes, and implement permanent fixes

4. Automation & Optimization

• Develop and maintain scripts (Shell/Python) using Ansible automation platform of operational tasks
• Improve system reliability and efficiency through proactive monitoring and tuning

5. Monitoring & Compliance

• Work with enterprise monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog, Dynatrace or equivalent)
• Ensure systems adhere to security, compliance, and audit requirements
• Track and resolve vulnerabilities within SLA timelines

6. On-Call & Support Coverage

• Provide on-call support during weekends, off-business hours, for Major critical incidents

Required Qualifications & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution.
• At Least 10+ years of experience as Linux admin preferably on SUSE Linux platform.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision with direct responsibilities.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities and adapt to changes in project scope.