Platform Engineer

4 hours ago

Fair Lawn, New Jersey, United States Five Rivers IT, Inc. Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Platform Linux Engineer

Five Rivers IT is a rapidly growing Managed IT support firm headquartered in the Northern New Jersey, serving clients both locally and beyond. We are dedicated to delivering valued leadership and comprehensive managed IT support services to small and mid-market companies. With a primary focus on delivering cost-effective and secure solutions, we empower our partners to scale efficiently and confidently in today's competitive landscape.

We are currently seeking a Platform Engineer to take ownership of managing and optimizing our AWS and Azure environments across Linux platforms. In this role, you will support development workflows, ensure the security and reliability of our hybrid cloud infrastructure, and drive efficiency through automation. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting complex multi-platform systems and network issues, performing regular system maintenance, managing cross-platform deployments. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in both Windows and Linux administration, a strong focus on automation practices, and a proactive approach to solving challenges. Success in this position requires thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where adaptability and forward-thinking are highly valued.

Responsibilities:

  • Managing AWS/Azure cloud infrastructure supporting both Windows and Linux-based workloads
  • Root cause identification and remediation of security/system alerts across Windows and Linux environments
  • Performing server and network troubleshooting using both PowerShell/GUI tools and Linux command-line utilities
  • Regular system maintenance including patch management for Windows Updates and Linux package updates
  • Managing application deployments through CI/CD pipelines supporting both Windows and Linux targets
  • Implementing and following change control processes for multi-platform infrastructure modifications
  • Document new procedures and maintain runbooks for both Windows and Linux system operations
  • Work on automation projects spanning Windows and Linux environments in a timely manner
  • Participate in an on-call rotation schedule for off-hours escalations across all platforms

Required Skills:

  • At least 5 years of experience in Windows System Administration (Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy)
  • At least 5 years of experience in Linux System Administration (RHEL, Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS / Rocky, Amazon Linux)
  • At least 5 years of experience in Network Administration across Windows and Linux environments
  • At least 3 years of experience managing Azure & Azure DevOps with both Windows and Linux pipelines
  • At least 3 years of experience managing AWS environment including both Windows EC2 and Linux instances
  • Proficiency in PowerShell for Windows automation and Bash/Python for Linux scripting
  • Experience with containerization on both platforms (Docker on Windows/Linux, Windows Containers)
  • Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation)
  • Understanding of cross-platform networking: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and Linux networking
  • Advanced understanding of protocols: TCP/IP, SMB/CIFS, SSH, RDP, SSL/TLS, Kerberos
  • Strong motivation to automate operations across Windows and Linux using appropriate tools
  • Experience with configuration management for both platforms (DSC, Ansible, Group Policy)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize in mixed Windows/Linux environments

  • Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work in hybrid DevOps teams

Other Details about the Job
- This is a Full-Time position.
- All standard benefits are included such as medical/dental/vision insurance and vacation time.
- We encourage and reward professional certifications
- Salary will be based on experience. Please send your resume with the expected salary. Applications lacking expected salary will not be considered.
- You will be placed at our Fair Lawn, NJ office, Please do not apply if you are not local or are not willing to relocate.

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