Linux Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago

Baltimore, United States RIT Solutions, Inc. Full time
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Location: Hybrid 2 days a week at OM or Pratt St
  • Top requirements: Linux, automation, and engineering away support (engineering mindset)
  • Interview Process:
    • John screens the resumes, it will be John and someone from his team. Coding question first since it takes time, then will jump into the questions
    • Coding/ scripting exercise during the interview- nothing too complex, will take 15-20 minutes just to get the discussion started. Simple problem an experienced candidate should be aware of
    • Some technical questions, one and done interview


Job Description - Linux Systems Engineer, automation
  • Contractor with excellent Linux skills to help support our growing development community on a Linux Developer Desktop offering.

Primary Skills:
  • Fluent in Linux / Active Directory and Kerberos / Developer tooling / Citrix / Ansible / NFS and Prometheus and Grafan
  • Focused on engineering away support, engineering automation: single click rebuilds, service discovery, improve observability and reliability of linux VDI offering
  • You need to know Linux really well to diagnose kerberos, AD or NFS issues and you need to know developer tooling to know how best to design things so that the tools can be managed, yet still work as though they aren't being managed.
  • You need to have an engineering mindset to fix issues with the developer desktop at source and bake config into the next VDI image ready for roll-out - updating base image config, testing and shipping.
  • Write good support documentation, FAQs, populate Question2Answer type offerings so the dev community we support can self-serve.
  • Providing an awesome developer experience is of paramount importance for this role.
  • Ubuntu knowledge, Citrix knowledge, VDIs, Networking knowledge, Git pipelines, CICD, Docker

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Engineer on a contract basis to support our expanding development community through our Linux Developer Desktop offering. The ideal candidate will possess advanced Linux expertise and experience with various developer tools, with a focus on engineering solutions that enhance automation, observability, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support and Automation: Engineer solutions to reduce support needs by implementing automation strategies such as single-click rebuilds, service discovery, and improved observability for our Linux Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) offering.
  • Technical Expertise: Demonstrate deep knowledge in diagnosing and resolving issues related to Kerberos, Active Directory (AD), and Network File System (NFS). Utilize developer tooling effectively to design systems that balance manageability with seamless operation.
  • Engineering and Configuration: pply an engineering mindset to address and rectify issues at the source, integrating configurations into new VDI images. Update base image configurations, conduct thorough testing, and oversee deployment.
  • Documentation and Self-Service: Develop comprehensive support documentation, including FAQs and Question2Answer resources, to empower the development community with self-service solutions.
  • Developer Experience: Prioritize delivering an exceptional developer experience by optimizing and maintaining a supportive and efficient development environment.

Required Skills:
  • Proficiency in Linux systems and administration.
  • Experience with Active Directory and Kerberos.
  • Knowledge of developer tools and environments.
  • Expertise in Citrix, Ansible, NFS, Prometheus, and Grafana.
  • Strong understanding of Ubuntu, networking principles, Git pipelines, CI/CD processes, and Docker.

Qualifications:
  • Proven experience in Linux system engineering with a strong focus on automation.
  • bility to manage and resolve complex technical issues effectively.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to improving systems.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to create clear and concise documentation.

This role is critical in ensuring that our Linux Developer Desktop offering operates smoothly and effectively, providing an outstanding experience for our development community.

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