What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linux Engineer position at Provisions Group?
The Linux Engineer will be responsible for installing and monitoring Red Hat Linux operating systems while addressing the client’s needs in this environment. This individual will also resolve user issues, manage change requests, and identify potential problems by implementing preventive measures. The ideal candidate has proven experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring Linux infrastructure, maintaining Linux systems, and collaborating with other IT professionals to develop automation strategies and deployment processes.
Typical duties and responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain servers in a Linux environment
- Monitor the health of the Linux servers through both automated and manual processes
- Design, develop, and implement infrastructure monitoring and reporting tools through scripts such as Splunk and Ansible
- Perform server OS maintenance and upgrades
- Create test automation frameworks in collaboration with team members or other IT departments
- Develop tools to help increase the functionality and efficiency of available infrastructure
- Maintain software repositories and apply software updates
- Maintain documentation for procedures, configurations, and programs
Education and experience:
- 2 years of experience working with Linux operating systems
Required skills and qualifications:
- Strong scripting skills in Bash, Ansible, Python, Ruby, Perl, or a related language
- Knowledge of automation technologies
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Experience with Linux servers in virtualized environments
- Strong knowledge of Linux scripting languages
- Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining services such as Bind, Apache, MySQL, Nginx, etc.
- Solid understanding of configuration management tools, such as Ansible
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Knowledge of databases such as MS SQL, Oracle, or DB2
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with cloud computing
- Experience with open-source application suites, such as WordPress or Drupal
