Senior Systems Engineer – RHEL Linux Engineer
Job Description:
• Implements infrastructure systems and components in support of business and IT applications such as hardware, servers, software (such as operating systems, packaged software, configuration files, security certificates, database system etc.), and appliances.
• Independently conducts implementations that include installation, configuration, update, documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Analyzes, diagnoses, isolates and identifies system problems. Create short term solution to alleviate problem symptoms. Identify root causes and create and/or execute long term remediation plans.
• Contribute to compliance related activities such as reporting, baseline and verifications.
• Participates in application development process by reviewing non-functional requirements and propose, design, and deliver supporting infrastructure.
• Occasionally manage small scale IT projects or exercise technical leadership to oversee the architecture design and validation where relevant systems delivery is involved.
• Shares knowledge and mentor less experienced staff Initiates, promotes, and exemplifies best practices in areas of capacity, asset/inventory, configuration, update, procurement, and vendor engagement.
• Develop, design, test, and document improvement solutions and processes (such as scripting, automation, and workflow) aimed to improve system’s efficiency, reliability, scalability, and cost effectiveness.
• Demonstrates Mercury’s core values of People, Service Excellence, Trustworthiness, Process Simplicity and Product Value Cordially and professionally interact with customers, vendors, superiors and peers.
• Regular attendance on a full-time schedule of at least 8 hours and 40 hours per week.
Requirements:
• BS Computer Science or a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of prior working experience in systems engineering or related in a medium or large organization
• Strong knowledge in Linux fundamentals (RedHat), Container management (Kubernetes flavors), and networking.
• Scripting/automation knowledges in Linux and other CICD/DevOps toolsets (GitHub, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell).
• Operating experience in Proxmox and at least one of clouds (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Deep understanding of security aspects of the work (authentication/authorization, permission, IAM roles, package sniffer, ssh keys, certs, KMS, CIS, SOX, PCI).
• Need work experience supporting apache/tomcat, messaging, springboot, proxy, VIP, bastion host.
Benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
• Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
• Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Engaging work environment
• Promotional opportunities
• Education assistance
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Company recognition program
• Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more
• Implements infrastructure systems and components in support of business and IT applications such as hardware, servers, software (such as operating systems, packaged software, configuration files, security certificates, database system etc.), and appliances.
• Independently conducts implementations that include installation, configuration, update, documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Analyzes, diagnoses, isolates and identifies system problems. Create short term solution to alleviate problem symptoms. Identify root causes and create and/or execute long term remediation plans.
• Contribute to compliance related activities such as reporting, baseline and verifications.
• Participates in application development process by reviewing non-functional requirements and propose, design, and deliver supporting infrastructure.
• Occasionally manage small scale IT projects or exercise technical leadership to oversee the architecture design and validation where relevant systems delivery is involved.
• Shares knowledge and mentor less experienced staff Initiates, promotes, and exemplifies best practices in areas of capacity, asset/inventory, configuration, update, procurement, and vendor engagement.
• Develop, design, test, and document improvement solutions and processes (such as scripting, automation, and workflow) aimed to improve system’s efficiency, reliability, scalability, and cost effectiveness.
• Demonstrates Mercury’s core values of People, Service Excellence, Trustworthiness, Process Simplicity and Product Value Cordially and professionally interact with customers, vendors, superiors and peers.
• Regular attendance on a full-time schedule of at least 8 hours and 40 hours per week.
Requirements:
• BS Computer Science or a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of prior working experience in systems engineering or related in a medium or large organization
• Strong knowledge in Linux fundamentals (RedHat), Container management (Kubernetes flavors), and networking.
• Scripting/automation knowledges in Linux and other CICD/DevOps toolsets (GitHub, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell).
• Operating experience in Proxmox and at least one of clouds (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Deep understanding of security aspects of the work (authentication/authorization, permission, IAM roles, package sniffer, ssh keys, certs, KMS, CIS, SOX, PCI).
• Need work experience supporting apache/tomcat, messaging, springboot, proxy, VIP, bastion host.
Benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
• Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
• Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Engaging work environment
• Promotional opportunities
• Education assistance
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Company recognition program
• Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more