Linux Engineer

As a Linux Build Automation engineer your objective is to develop and implement build automation methodologies using various automation toolsets. Note: US Citizens ONLY Responsibilities include: • Provide 24X7 system administration and resolve distributed server issues • Root cause analysis • Assist with maintaining compliance for industry certifications such as PCI • Create and maintain reports for compliance and system audit data • Participate in ongoing automation/operational projects • Provide recommendations for system automation • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues as they arise • Document issues and associated resolutions to problems • Participate in OS patch management and coordination • Develop and test Windows security patch packages • Troubleshoot Linux OS and application security patch installations • Participate in technical on-call rotation Responsibilities also include: • Ongoing maintenance & administration of assigned systems • Adherence to policies, processes and procedures within your areas of responsibility • Assistance with execution of projects related to areas of responsibility Required experience: • Strong understanding of data communication concepts and network/software configuration management • Familiar with standard security best practices • Minimum seven years of experience with Linux server platforms • Strong working knowledge of Linux Server administration and engineering • Knowledge of PCI Remediation and various audit requirements • Working knowledge and experience with Puppet, Cobbler • Working knowledge of HP Server Automation “HP SA” • Working knowledge of scripting • Working knowledge of SQL Reporting Services report creation • Working knowledge of TSQL queries • Working knowledge of Installshield, Wise Install or similar product • Working knowledge of VMWARE ESX, vSphere • Individual must interact extensively with all levels of management, business and IT, and is required to act in a professional and confident manner • Self-motivator possessing a high sense of urgency and a high level of integrity • 7 + years’ experience in a fast-paced distributed systems support or engineering position • Experience in an enterprise-class IT organization, managing ? 600 distributed (Windows) servers • Industry-related certifications a plus • Strong customer service skills to deliver quality results in a demanding environment • Able to work well under pressure and within short time constraints • Excellent documentation, communication and interpersonal skills • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities • Ability to efficiently prioritize and organize competing work demands with little oversight Note: US Citizens ONLY All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.