What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Platform Engineer position at TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group?
Job Details
Description
This will be a senior engineer position. The target max salary upon conversion will be $140k
The Senior Unix Systems Engineer is responsible for the deployment and support of UNIX Server-based operating systems. Regular job responsibilities will involve making design decisions, developing team standards and documentation that is based on the goals of project initiatives, and/or changing business needs. The Unix Systems Engineer II also will be responsible for: supporting a variety of UNIX technologies including Kubernetes and Linux, completing of customer and team-driven projects, and resolving incidents, requests, and tasks routed through Service Now. This includes participating in a 24/7 On-Call rotation for Priority Level 3 and higher service calls.
The main focus for this role will be Kubernetes, they are in a scramble and need a resource to manage the platform. The previous focus on AIX is not important for this position. Need someone who can manage an on-prem Kubernetes installation and not just in the cloud. Someone with a DevOps background is strongly preferred.
5 years of working with Kubernetes specifically on-prem: Performance monitoring, working with developers and app teams to onboard new aspects of the app, monitoring enhancement, rearchitecting, and having discussions around how to improve the current infrastructure for Kubernetes. Building/creating new clusters. Understand Deployment pipelines, Jenkin, BitBucket, and Ansible.
Linux Server Technology support for a minimum of 5 years
5 years working with CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and Agile environments is a plus. Ansible is also going to be a big need (Automation) - Should be able to understand what it is.
Virtualization - most of what they have is on VMware and the client has a decent inventory that runs through Nutanix. Possibly looking to move off this in the future.
Administer on-prem Kubernetes clusters
Automate IaC, CaC and administration tasks via Ansible
Familiarity with SAN and NAS technology
Ability to multi-task, manage priorities, and prioritize workload in a team environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail, self-managing and solutions-oriented
Skills
Unix, Systems engineering, Ansible, Linux, Unix shell scripting, Windows
Top Skills Details
Unix,Systems engineering,Ansible,Linux,Unix shell scripting,Windows
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Linux Server Technology support for a minimum of 5 years
Working knowledge of High Availability and load-balancing technologies
Hands-on exposure managing Kubernetes clusters and Container implementations
Familiarity with SAN and NAS technology
Ability to multi-task, manage priorities, and prioritize workload in a team environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail, self-managing and solutions-oriented
Experience with Agile methodology for product delivery
Experience Level
Expert Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Wilmington,DE.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 2025.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
This will be a senior engineer position. The target max salary upon conversion will be $140k
The Senior Unix Systems Engineer is responsible for the deployment and support of UNIX Server-based operating systems. Regular job responsibilities will involve making design decisions, developing team standards and documentation that is based on the goals of project initiatives, and/or changing business needs. The Unix Systems Engineer II also will be responsible for: supporting a variety of UNIX technologies including Kubernetes and Linux, completing of customer and team-driven projects, and resolving incidents, requests, and tasks routed through Service Now. This includes participating in a 24/7 On-Call rotation for Priority Level 3 and higher service calls.
The main focus for this role will be Kubernetes, they are in a scramble and need a resource to manage the platform. The previous focus on AIX is not important for this position. Need someone who can manage an on-prem Kubernetes installation and not just in the cloud. Someone with a DevOps background is strongly preferred.
5 years of working with Kubernetes specifically on-prem: Performance monitoring, working with developers and app teams to onboard new aspects of the app, monitoring enhancement, rearchitecting, and having discussions around how to improve the current infrastructure for Kubernetes. Building/creating new clusters. Understand Deployment pipelines, Jenkin, BitBucket, and Ansible.
Linux Server Technology support for a minimum of 5 years
5 years working with CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and Agile environments is a plus. Ansible is also going to be a big need (Automation) - Should be able to understand what it is.
Virtualization - most of what they have is on VMware and the client has a decent inventory that runs through Nutanix. Possibly looking to move off this in the future.
Administer on-prem Kubernetes clusters
Automate IaC, CaC and administration tasks via Ansible
Familiarity with SAN and NAS technology
Ability to multi-task, manage priorities, and prioritize workload in a team environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail, self-managing and solutions-oriented
Skills
Unix, Systems engineering, Ansible, Linux, Unix shell scripting, Windows
Top Skills Details
Unix,Systems engineering,Ansible,Linux,Unix shell scripting,Windows
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Linux Server Technology support for a minimum of 5 years
Working knowledge of High Availability and load-balancing technologies
Hands-on exposure managing Kubernetes clusters and Container implementations
Familiarity with SAN and NAS technology
Ability to multi-task, manage priorities, and prioritize workload in a team environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail, self-managing and solutions-oriented
Experience with Agile methodology for product delivery
Experience Level
Expert Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Wilmington,DE.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 2025.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
Salary : $55 - $70
