Linux Systems EngineerWe are seeking a hands-on Linux Systems Engineer to build, maintain, and scale our on-premise infrastructure. This role is focused on bare-metal Linux systems, with significant ownership across server provisioning, storage, and system reliability.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly disciplined, and comfortable operating in a demanding, production-critical environment. This is not a cloud-focused role—success requires deep experience with physical infrastructure, Linux internals, and automation in a high-performance setting.ResponsibilitiesBuild, provision, and maintain bare-metal Linux servers, including OS installation, configuration, and lifecycle managementOwn server infrastructure from hardware through operating system and core services, ensuring stability and performanceConfigure and manage storage systems, including ZFS and enterprise storage platforms (e.g., NetApp, Dell, or similar)Monitor system health and performance; troubleshoot issues and implement durable, long-term fixesDevelop and maintain automation using Ansible and Bash to standardize provisioning, configuration, and operationsPerform system patching, upgrades, and capacity planning across a growing server fleetParticipate in incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of system reliabilityCollaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to support application performance on Linux systemsContribute to documentation, runbooks, and operational best practices Support data center operations as needed, including hardware troubleshooting, racking, cabling, and server replacementsTravel to data centers periodically for maintenance, expansions, and issue resolution