Linux Automation Engineer

Why WWT?

Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution, with $20 billion in annual revenue, combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for large public and private organizations around the world. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps customers and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With nearly 10,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 13 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and leadership focus on diversity and inclusion. With this culture at its foundation, WWT bridges the gap between business and technology to make a new world happen for its customers, partners and communities.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

Why should you join the Government Services team?

Our Government Services team provides cleared resources with a global reach to federal civilian, Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence community markets. We excel at delivering innovative, operationally ready, and cost-effective IT solutions that accelerate the interoperability and resiliency of mission critical systems.

Want to learn more about Government Services? Check us out on our platform: https://www.wwt.com/government-services

Location: Full remote

What Will You Be Doing?

This position is responsible for all aspects of the development, architecture, and governance of the Linux and Unix Server solutions within the customer environment. Working with the Architecture and Engineering teams and Government sponsors to develop and implement new services and integrated solutions in the customer owned Linux/Unix and Automation environment. Day-to-day system data validation, workflow improvements, and efficiency improvements will be a key success for this position. Presenting to senior leadership around concepts, ideas, and new solutions involving automation is required.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain RHEL systems, focusing on system health, performance, security, and compliance. Responsibilities include kernel tuning, patching, and upgrades.
• Ensure all systems adhere to DoD 8570.1 standards, maintaining IAT Level II or III certifications as necessary, and implementing security measures to meet DoD STIGs.
• Apply CI/CD principles to automate the development and deployment of engineering service reports, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of system updates and configurations.
• Utilize Ansible for automation tasks, including the configuration management, application deployment, and system provisioning across RHEL environments.
• Experience with container technologies like Podman or Kubernetes is highly desirable. Manage containerized applications, ensuring they run efficiently and securely in a Linux environment.
• Diagnose and resolve complex system issues, providing high-level support to minimize downtime and maintain system integrity.
• Maintain detailed documentation on system configurations, security measures, and compliance procedures. Produce regular engineering service reports reflecting system status and compliance.
• Lead or significantly contribute to projects involving system migrations, new deployments, or upgrades, ensuring strategic alignment and operational efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

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Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of Ansible for orchestrating automation tasks.
• Proficiency in shell scripting, with a focus on Bash or similar for Linux automation.
• Familiarity with container technologies like Podman or Kubernetes.
• Understanding of CI/CD tools and how they can integrate with Linux-based systems.
• Experience with DoD 8570.1 compliance, including managing certification processes and applying security controls.
• Exceptional analytical abilities, strong project management skills, and clear communication for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

• 8 years demonstrated experience in IT
• Excellent interpersonal skills, outstanding oral and written communication skills, good organizational skills, ability to work in a team and work independently.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
  
  

Required Certifications

• IAT-III 8570 Certification (CASP or CISSP)
• Systems related industry certification
  
  

Clearance Requirements

• Secret
  
  

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Preferred locations: MO, FL, NC, TX, AZ, IL, MA, VA, AL, LA, GA, MN, OH, MI, WI, IA, SC