Linux System Engineer

Location/Remote: Hybrid Remote in Atlanta, GA 30328 (i.e., 2 days onsite/week)

Employment Type: Direct Hire / Permanent / Full-time

Compensation: up to $115k/year (depending on experience)

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD, HSA/FSA, term life, and supplemental health insurances (e.g., Aflac) for all W-2 employees (and their families if needed), 401(k) + 3% match, 21 days PTO

We're seeking a highly skilled Linux Automation Engineer to join our growing team. You'll be responsible for maintaining and developing automation solutions using Ansible, shell scripting, and Python. This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of projects, driving automation initiatives forward.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment.

Leverage Linux shell scripting and Python scripting to automate complex tasks.

Build custom software packages from open-source code, including testing and documentation.

Script interactions with NetApp storage using the NetApp CLI.

Assist in designing and documenting Disaster Recovery (DR) re-engineering processes.

Collaborate with the team to continuously improve automation practices.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience as a systems engineer, with 3+ specific to Linux

Strong experience with Linux scripting

Proven experience reading, writing, and executing Ansible playbooks.

Familiarity with YAML syntax.

Experience building custom software packages from open-source code.

Comfort with scripting languages like Bash and Python.

Proficiency with NetApp CLI scripting.

Bonus Points:

Bachelor's degree preferred, but strong experience can substitute.

Experience with configuration management tools beyond Ansible.

Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts.

Experience working in a heavily audited environment (banking industry preferred).

Keywords: Linux, Automation, Ansible, Linux Scripting, Ansible Playbooks, Shell Scripting, Python Scripting, Open Source Software Builds, NetApp CLI Scripting, Disaster Recovery (DR) Automation, Infrastructure Automation, On-Premises, YAML, Configuration Management, Software Deployment, Custom Software Packages, Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)