Genesis10 is currently seeking a Linux Engineer - Hybrid (3 days/week) position with a Global Financial Institution located in Addison, TX. This is a contract to hire opportunity. The Linux engineer will be responsible for installing and monitoring Unix/Linux open-source operating systems and catering to the client's needs in this environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience designing, implementing, and monitoring Linux infrastructure, maintaining Linux systems, and collaborating with other IT professionals in developing automation strategies and deployment processes. The individual also resolves user issues, addresses change management requests, and identifies potential issues by implementing protective measures.
Responsibilities: - Install, configure, and maintain servers in a Linux environment
- Develop and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies
- Monitor the health of the Linux servers through both automated and manual processes
- Design, develop, and implement infrastructure monitoring and reporting tools through scripts such as BASH and PowerShell
- Perform server hardware maintenance and upgrades
- Create test automation frameworks in collaboration with team members or other IT departments
- Develop tools to help increase functionality and efficiency of available infrastructure
- Maintain software repositories and apply software updates
- Maintain documentation for procedures, configurations, and programs
Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, engineering, or its equivalent
- 5+ years experience working with Linux operating systems
- Strong scripting skills in Python, Ruby, Perl, or a related language
- Experience with Ping, SSO and certificate management
- Knowledge of automation technologies
- Experience with Linux servers in virtualized environments
- Strong knowledge of Linux scripting languages
- Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining services such as Bind, Apache, MySQL, Nginx, etc
- Solid understanding of configuration management tools, such as Puppet and Chef
- Knowledge of databases such as MS SQL, Oracle, or DB2
- Experience with application support, web technologies, APIs, and microservices
- A passion for problem solving and automation and a willingness to continue growing your skills in this area
- Self-motivated and a self-starter
- Excellent oral and written communication and documentation skills
Desired skills: - Experience with cloud computing
- Experience with open-source application suites, such as WordPress or Drupal
- Master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
- Spring Boot
- DevOps
Pay range: $58.26 - $66.26 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: - Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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