Linux Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Linux / Ansible Engineer to join our team at The Computer Merchant, LTD. in Eagan, MN.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux/Unix Administration and troubleshooting O/S (SLES, RHEL) as well as Lifecycle activities. They will also have experience with Ansible and/or Ansible Tower (AWX), as well as a solid understanding of RHEL SLES and proven knowledge with Python.

• Design, implement, and maintain Linux/Unix systems and infrastructure
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and automation scripts
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges contributing to defined service level objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless IT service delivery
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Linux/Unix and Ansible technologies and best practices

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or associated discipline preferred and a minimum of 10 years of Systems Administration experience
• Seven years of experience in Systems Administration for SuSE Linux systems in a large-scale production environment
• Knowledge of automation, scripting, playbook experience with Ansible, Ansible Tower (AWX), and scripting languages (e.g. bash, ksh, perl, python, ruby, etc.)
• Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance – US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) and must not have traveled outside the US for a combined total of 6 months or more in last 5 years
• Must have resided in the US for the last 5 years

• Expert in Ansible, AWX
• Proven knowledge of Docker or Kubernetes
• Red Hat Certifications are a plus
• Experience with containerization technologies, Podman, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
• Artifactory, and SonarQube
• Experience with IaC principles (terraform)
• Strong in the use of continuous integration and delivery processes and tools

We offer a competitive hourly rate, medical, dental and vision benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, 401(k) plan, voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage, employee assistance program, and sick leave in accordance with regulation.

Please note that benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.