Linux Systems Engineer

5 days ago


Oak Park, Illinois, United States ITR Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Engineer to join our team at ITR. The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating R&D projects, providing Linux Systems deployment, automation, monitoring, and management for researchers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deploy, monitor, and manage research projects on Linux Systems.
  • Ensure the availability, performance, scalability, and security of production systems.
  • Develop and implement automation scripts using multiple tools.
  • Evaluate architecture and provide recommendations for improvements.
  • Utilize automation and monitoring solutions to minimize day-to-day maintenance and optimize system management practices.
  • Design, install, configure, automate, and maintain Server systems, Storage, Backup, in support of customer needs.
  • Manage and implement continuous process improvements.
  • Provide technical consulting in the selection and purchase of hardware and software systems.
  • Evaluate new technology options and vendor products.
  • Collaborate with research teams to ensure new environments meet requirements.
  • Identify and document IT best practices that will improve the systems deployment function.
  • Present and communicate complex technical concepts to small to medium groups of scientists and engineers.
  • Ensure the secure and effective operation of Linux computing systems through compliance with client procedures and IT Internal Operating Procedures.
  • Troubleshoot system problems quickly and effectively.
  • Work with other systems engineers and vendors to resolve hardware and software issues.
  • Answer escalated helpline calls in addition to primary project work.
  • Monitor systems performance.
  • Install and configure software, both commercial packages and various open-source packages.
  • Maintain documentation/notes on software builds and installs.
  • Deliver client's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.
  • Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science (or related field) and 5 years of related experience.
  • Experience managing Gitlab.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience managing UNIX/Linux Systems.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience utilizing configuration management and automation tools such as Git, Jenkins, Ansible, or Puppet.
  • Moderate fluency in at least one scripting language such as Bash, Python, or equivalent.
  • Experience performing advanced troubleshooting and system administration with Linux Servers.
  • Experience supporting large data systems.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong knowledge of multiple operating systems.
  • Experience with Centos/RHEL, Ubuntu, VMware.
  • Understanding of platforms to support users with job submissions and troubleshooting.
  • Experience building and running containerized applications in a Linux environment.
  • Experience managing systems utilizing GPU/Cuda clusters for AI/ML and/or image processing.
  • Knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, traffic analysis, common protocols, and network diagnostics.
  • Experience with performance and diagnostic tools for benchmarking, analysis, and tuning of systems, networking, and storage.
  • Experience with Grafana, CheckMK, Nagios, SolarWinds, Ganglia, or other network and device monitoring systems.
  • Some experience with (or desire to learn) Windows and MacOS environments.
  • Previous experience working in a government, scientific, or other highly technical environment.
  • Good documentation skills, including ability to prepare simple documentation web pages.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment.


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