Sr. Systems Engineer

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Full Time

Skills

Business Operations
High Availability
Operational Excellence
Amazon Web Services
Cloud Computing
Capacity Management
Backup
Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity Planning
Kubernetes
Docker
Scripting
Bash
Python
Terraform
Ansible
Configuration Management
Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
CentOS
Oracle Linux
System Monitoring
Log Management
Hardening
Cyber Security
Management
Managed Services
Collaboration
Partnership
Value Engineering
Effective Communication
Law

Job Details

Sr. System Engineer (hybrid)
Salt Lake City, UT
C2H or Perm (6-month C2H)

Job Description:

Overview:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join a dynamic and forward-thinking infrastructure team. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain secure Linux-based environments and containerized platforms to support critical business operations. You'll bring expertise in automation, system hardening, and high-availability infrastructure solutions to drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable Linux-based systems in both on-premises and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Alibaba Cloud).
  • Manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes and/or Docker to support distributed applications.
  • Implement rigorous security measures and system hardening protocols to safeguard infrastructure and sensitive data.
  • Use automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible to streamline infrastructure deployment, configuration, and maintenance.
  • Develop and maintain custom scripts in Bash and Python for monitoring, automation, and troubleshooting.
  • Monitor system performance, logs, and metrics using modern observability tools, ensuring up time, reliability, and capacity planning.
  • Design and maintain enterprise-grade backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure business continuity.
  • Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to provide timely resolution of critical issues affecting production infrastructure.
Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of experience deploying and managing containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Strong scripting skills with 5+ years of experience using Bash and Python for system automation.
  • 2+ years of experience with Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure-as-code and configuration management.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience managing and optimizing enterprise Linux environments (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Oracle Linux).
  • Deep understanding of systems monitoring, log management, and alerting best practices.
  • Demonstrated experience in infrastructure hardening and implementing cybersecurity best practices.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

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