Linux Engineer (Closed)

SkillStorm is seeking a Linux Engineer for our client in Charlotte, NC. Candidates must be able to work on SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.

Job Description:

• The Engineer is responsible for building a platform to support the full stack including application integration, performance management, security implementation, configuration management, and problem management against an array of services and function at a platform and host level.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implementation of Linux systems with consideration for requirements to deploy resilient, highly available environments
• Focus on server events and operating system baseline compliance
• Identification and implementation of standardized solutions for BAU operational support tasks
• Will develop tools/script methodologies, focusing on the stability, security and performance of the enterprise.
• Work closely with product owners, core hosting operations and engineering staff on a daily basis

Required Skills:

• At least 6 years of experience in BASH scripting and development
• Knowledge and experience supporting core systems and storage platform services in which the infrastructure is dependent
• Ability to self-manage projects with clients and technical peers to tight deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure

Desired Skills:

• Good understanding of Linux Server Operating System
• RHEL operating systems a must
• Solid understanding of storage products (NAS, SAN, etc)
• Solid understanding of load balancing
• Experience with enterprise tools such as Bladelogic,
• Experience with Ansible and Python a plus
• Working knowledge of Jira a plus
• Knowledge of RESTful web services (REST) is a plus
• Bitbucket / GIT is a plus
• Understanding of code repository/VSC technologies and best practices.
• Solid understanding of networking and DMZ environments, Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Splunk

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