Senior Linux Administrator

3 months ago

Kansas City, United States CPKC Full time

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As a Senior Linux Administrator (internally called Specialist, IS Infra Platforms Linux) responsible for Linux operational support, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades and expansion, on-call rotation. In addition, they will provide support to provisioning/operational staff, as well as work closely with the architecture group in design support and validation of new designs and installations.

 

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Provide direction and advice pertaining to capacity planning
  • Provide direction and advice pertaining to future installations and design
  • Provide direction to automate and orchestrate future use of Linux environments (Tanium, Orchestrator, automation suites)
  • Configuration management utilizing Ansible, SaltStack, Puppet, Chef, Desired State Configuration (DSC)
  • Scripting languages (PowerShell, bash, python)

 
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • 10 to 15 years Infrastructure experience
  • 1 to 3 years virtual infrastructure experience

 

Knowledge in the following preferred:

  • Virtualization Technologies using VMware/Nutanix/Hyper V (MS suite)
  • Provide direction and advice pertaining to design and configuration of converged infrastructure
  • Cluster experience (SLES, RH would be good)
  • Vcenter or Nutanix tools
  • Storage Technologies using Dell/EMC and Netapp
  • Dell/EMC and Netapp replication technologies
  • Protocols including CIFS, NFS, iSCSI, FC
  • Cisco Networking Products
  • Networking technologies including, but not limited to TCP/IP, DNS, Routing Protocols, Switching
  • Cisco UCS Servers
  • VMWare Hypervisor as well as some UCS bare-metal)
  • Knowledge and use of containerization platforms
  • Strong Communications Skills, both verbal and written
  • Demonstrated experience documenting environments, runbooks, etc.
  • Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and automation technologies
  • Infrastructure as Code platforms:  Terraform, Packer, Azure Resource Manager/CloudFormation templates
  • Enterprise service bus platforms

 

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

  • Flexible and competitive benefits package
  • Employer Funded Retirement Plan
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan
  • Performance Incentive Program
  • Annual Fitness Subsidy
  • Part-time Studies Program

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

 

Drug Test Elements:

CPKC is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public.  All new hires are required to undergo a drug screen.  We appreciate your cooperation in keeping CPKC safe and drug free. 

 

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:       

  • Criminal history check
  • Reference check
  • Last 7 years of employment history; includes military service
  • Social Security number verification

 

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

 

CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. 

 

  • Req ID: 102291
  • Department: Information Services
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Position Type: Non-Union
  • Location: Kansas City, Missouri
  • Country: United States
  • % of Travel: 0-10%
  • # of Positions: 1
  • Job Grade:
  • Job Available to: Internal & External

  • Senior Linux Administrator

    3 weeks ago

    Kansas City, United States CPKC Full time

    Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and...

  • Senior Linux Administrator

    4 weeks ago

    Kansas City, United States CPKC Full time

    Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and...

  • Senior Linux Administrator

    3 months ago

    Kansas City, United States CPKC Full time

    Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and...

  • Senior Linux Administrator

    2 weeks ago

    Kansas City, United States CPKC Full time

    Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and...

  • Senior Linux Administrator

    4 months ago

    Kansas City, United States CPKC Full time

    Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and...

  • Senior Linux Administrator

    4 weeks ago

    Kansas City, United States Canadian Pacific Full time

    Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and...

  • Senior Linux Administrator

    2 months ago

    Kansas City, United States Canadian Pacific Full time

    Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and...

  • Senior Linux HPC Systems Administrator

    4 weeks ago

    Kansas City, Missouri, United States Federal Reserve Bank Full time

    CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas CityAs a pivotal institution in the nation's financial framework, the Federal Reserve is dedicated to enhancing and safeguarding our economic, financial, and payment systems. We are committed to investing in both contemporary and emerging technologies to support our mission and foster a diverse and dynamic...

  • Senior Linux Systems Engineer

    7 days ago

    Kansas City, Missouri, United States CPKC Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux Administrator to join our team at CPKC. As a key member of our Information Services department, you will be responsible for providing expert-level support and guidance on Linux operational support, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, and expansion.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direction and advice...

  • Senior Linux Systems Engineer

    1 week ago

    Kansas City, United States CPKC Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux Administrator to join our team at CPKC. As a key member of our infrastructure team, you will be responsible for the operational support, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, and expansion of our Linux environments.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direction and advice on capacity planning and future...

  • Senior Linux Administrator

    3 months ago

    Kansas City, MO, United States CPKC Full time

    Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and...

  • Senior Linux Administrator

    1 month ago

    Kansas City, MO, United States CPKC Full time

    Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and...

  • Senior Linux Systems Engineer

    1 week ago

    Kansas City, Missouri, United States CPKC Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux Administrator to join our team at CPKC. As a key member of our Information Services department, you will be responsible for providing expert-level support and guidance on Linux operational support, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, and expansion.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direction and advice...

  • Linux Administrator

    17 hours ago

    Foster City, United States Centraprise Full time

    Hiring for #Linux Admin (L3) @Foster City, CA - Day 1 #Onsite and Hybrid.Must have skills:#Linux Administration#L3 Support exp.#Satellite, and Engineering side experience.#AWS Cloud exp.#Troubleshooting OS issues and cluster experience (Pacemaker, Veritas)#Linux RedHat Linux Administration Linux Basics Linux Admin (RHEL/SLES/OEL.If any one is comfortable...

  • Linux Administrator

    13 hours ago

    Foster City, United States Centraprise Full time

    Hiring for #Linux Admin (L3) @Foster City, CA - Day 1 #Onsite and Hybrid.Must have skills:#Linux Administration#L3 Support exp.#Satellite, and Engineering side experience.#AWS Cloud exp.#Troubleshooting OS issues and cluster experience (Pacemaker, Veritas)#Linux RedHat Linux Administration Linux Basics Linux Admin (RHEL/SLES/OEL.If any one is comfortable...

  • Linux Administrator

    7 hours ago

    foster city, United States Centraprise Full time

    Hiring for #Linux Admin (L3) @Foster City, CA - Day 1 #Onsite and Hybrid.Must have skills:#Linux Administration#L3 Support exp.#Satellite, and Engineering side experience.#AWS Cloud exp.#Troubleshooting OS issues and cluster experience (Pacemaker, Veritas)#Linux RedHat Linux Administration Linux Basics Linux Admin (RHEL/SLES/OEL.If any one is comfortable...

  • HPC Linux Systems Administrator

    4 weeks ago

    Kansas City, Missouri, United States Federal Reserve Bank Full time

    CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas CityAs a pivotal institution in the nation's financial framework, the Federal Reserve Bank is dedicated to enhancing and safeguarding our economic, financial, and payment systems. Our commitment to investing in cutting-edge technology enables us to build a robust and diverse workforce for the future.Position OverviewThe...

  • Linux Administration

    3 weeks ago

    Foster City, United States Themesoft Inc. Full time

    Position: Linux AdministrationLocation: Foster City, CAThe ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability in Linux administration including RHEL SLES and OEL. This role involves managing and optimizing Linux environments to ensure seamless operations and contribute to the company’s technological advancements.Required Skills: Linux RedHat Linux...

  • Linux Administrator

    2 months ago

    Foster City, United States A Society Group, Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJoin one of the most exciting startups in the automotive industry!We are looking for a Linux Administrator for the Endpoint Engineering team that is responsible for managing physical and virtual endpoints at scale to ensure our employees have productive, secure and reliable endpoints. You will play a key role in assisting with...

  • Linux Administrator

    2 months ago

    Foster City, United States A Society Group, Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJoin one of the most exciting startups in the automotive industry!We are looking for a Linux Administrator for the Endpoint Engineering team that is responsible for managing physical and virtual endpoints at scale to ensure our employees have productive, secure and reliable endpoints. You will play a key role in assisting with...