Senior System Engineer (AWS, Linux)
Roth Staffing Companies

We prefer contract to hire but would be open to be direct hire candidate. This position requires to be 100% on site in La mirada during training for the first few weeks, after that will be remote, and will need to be on site one week of the month in La Mirada.

• Install, configure, maintain, and support Linux servers in remote data centers and on-premises to ensure high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Network Operations, and other teams to troubleshoot, prevent issues, and ensure project milestones are met.
• Install, configure, and maintain various software applications or appliances software (commercial or open source) in Linux servers and regularly apply software updates and patches to keep systems secure and up-to-date.
• Research and recommend new technology implementations and conduct testing and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Design and implement system architectures that meet organizational needs with an agile mindset.
• Automate system tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Participate in on-call rotation for technical support and mentor junior team members.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and follow up on incidents, ensuring proper solution planning and resolution.
• Conduct system testing and validation to ensure functionality and performance.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Identify potential risks associated with system implementation and operation.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in managing and maintaining Linux-based systems and DNS servers.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Ansible, Python, or other tools.
• Provide training, mentorship, and knowledge sharing for junior engineers and team members.
• Track and resolve requests via the ticketing system.
• Create detailed design documentation and system specifications.

Key Success Factors:

• Deep knowledge of systems architecture, networking, and cloud computing.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation.
• Ability to design, implement, and manage infrastructure through code.
• Proficiency in managing virtual machine platforms, containers technologies , Kubernetes clusters, and NAS systems in enterprise environments.
• Expertise in Linux operating systems and virtualization technologies.
• Expertise in core system technologies such as DNS, Packages, Users and Groups, Network and Disc management.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and management.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices.

Required Education and Experience:

• At least 8 years of Systems Engineer or relevant experience
• 5+ years of Linux System Administrator experience.
• 3+ years of cloud engineering experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience in managing containerized workloads in standalone environments and at scale with Kubernetes.
• Expertise in automation scripting using Python and frameworks such as Ansible, Chef, and Puppet.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Zabbix.
• Experience with Rocky and Ubuntu is a plus.
• Experience with IaC tools like Pulumi or Terrafom is a plus
• Familiarity with macOS.
• Experience with utilizing AWS Resources such as EC2, RDS and VPC.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability,

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