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Sr. Systems Engineer - Linux

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san diego, ca • Posted 1 weeks ago
Hybrid Full Time Information Technology

Title - Sr. Systems Engineer - Linux

Location - San Diego, CA


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We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for managing and automating enterprise Linux/Unix platforms across VMware-based on-prem and hybrid environments. Ensures high availability, security compliance, and operational stability of mission-critical banking applications. You will also act as an L2/L3 System Engineer resource, working across IT Infrastructure teams in a regulated banking environment.


Responsibilities:

Linux Administration

  • Manage Linux/Unix systems (build, patching, performance tuning)
  • Ensure system stability, security hardening, and uptime
  • Support application teams with OS and middleware dependencies
  • Participate in Major Incident (P1/P2) management and RCA
  • Drive automation to reduce manual recovery efforts like Bash / Python.


Puppet Automation

  • Develop and maintain Puppet modules/manifests
  • Automate server provisioning, patching, and application deployment
  • Enforce configuration standardization and drift remediation


VMware Infrastructure

  • Administer vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter
  • Provision and manage Unix/Linux VMs and templates
  • Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and DR (Zerto)


Security & Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to SOX, FFIEC, and internal security policies
  • Perform patching, vulnerability remediation, and access control
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and compliance posture


Backup & DR

  • Support enterprise backup and DR solutions
  • Participate in DR drills and failover testing
  • Ensure high availability and no single point of failure


Change & Operations

  • Execute changes via ServiceNow (CAB, risk, rollback) xhqgsiq
  • Maintain runbooks, SOPs, and documentation.


Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in Linux Administration
  • Strong expertise in Puppet (configuration management)
  • Hands-on experience with VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
  • Experience in production support / incident management
  • Scripting: Bash / Python
  • Knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS) and storage systems
  • Experience with ITSM (incident/change management)


Preferred:

  • RHCE / RHCSA
  • VMware VCP
  • Puppet Certified Professional
  • ITIL


Sr. Systems Engineer - Linux in san diego at Unknown Company

This position is listed as full time and hybrid.

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