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Sr. IT Systems Engineer

XIFIN
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

At XiFin, a culture of inclusivity is in our very fabric. We believe that this culture not only creates a more equitable and functional workplace, but also enhances our team members' work experiences by promoting creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Linux Engineer with a proven track record in designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux-based systems and infrastructure. Adept at leading teams, driving technological advancements, and ensuring the stability, performance, and security of mission-critical systems. A strategic thinker with a keen ability to introduce and integrate new technologies while mentoring and guiding team members. Expertise in managing both physical datacenters with owned assets and cloud-based services in Microsoft Azure. Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues, provide guidance and mentorship to other Linux Engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders on projects and initiatives. Passionate about automation, scalability, and security by design, with a proactive approach to risk mitigation and system hardening including tools like Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, and AKS.

What will you do?

System Design & Implementation :

  • Work with Development, DevOps, IT and design, install, configure, and maintain Linux-based servers, applications, services, and implement resilient, high-performance solutions for enterprise clients using automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes)
  • Ensure high availability, performance, security, and scalability of both on premise and cloud based systems and services.
  • Implement and maintain security best practices NIST, HiTrust, and CIS Benchmarks for systems conducting regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Operational Excellence :

  • Develop and document system architecture drawings, policies, standard operating procedures and best practices to ensure a consistent and secure infrastructure environment. Focus on creating repeatable and or automated processes for managing infrastructure.
  • Infrastructure Maintenance & Support
  • Administer, manage and support critical infrastructure, including Windows and Linux servers, Vmware, Azure, Docker containers, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), ensuring high availability, security, and reliability. Oversee system backups, recovery processes, and disaster recovery planning and testing.
  • Troubleshooting & Incident Response

  • Provide advanced troubleshooting and incident response support by diagnosing and resolving complex system issues. Work closely with internal teams and customers to mitigate impact and perform root cause analysis to resolve complex technical problems.
  • Collaboration & Communication

  • Work with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, provide technical expertise, and ensure alignment between development and operations. Create and maintain technical diagrams, documentation, and knowledge bases.
  • Automation & IaC (Infrastructure as Code) :
  • Implement system automation and or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Ansible, Terraform, GiT / GitHub to automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of infrastructure
  • Continuous Improvement

  • Drive improvements in system reliability, scalability, and performance by monitoring system health and proactively implementing changes to prevent failures and reduce downtime. Monitor and analyze system performance, logs, and metrics to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring optimal system performance. Plan for capacity upgrades as needed and implement and fine-tune monitoring and alerting systems to proactively address issues.
  • XiFin Technologies

  • Environments : Physical remote datacenters with owned assets and equipment. Cloud based solutions and services with Microsoft Azure and AWS
  • Systems : Dell Servers, Oracle Enterprise Linux on Oracle PCA, Oracle ExaData, RedHat Linux 8.x / 9.x, Vmware 7.0 , Apache, Weblogic / Tomcat, Splunk, Ansible, Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), App Dynamics
  • Cloud : Hub and Spoke design, azure firewalls, app-gateways
  • Database : Oracle 19c on Oracle PCA Engineered System, Postgres, MySQL, Microsoft SQL
  • Storage : Dell Powermax, Dell Unity, Oracle ZFS
  • Network : Palo, Cisco, F5
  • Security : WAF's, Crowdstrike, Tenable
  • Backups : Dell PowerProtect, DataDomain, DDBoost
  • This is an onsite position at our office in San Diego.

    What education and experience do you need?

    A combination of the following education and experience factors will be considered :

  • At least 7 years of experience in Linux System Engineering role, with experience working with cloud-based services like AWS and Azure technologies managing large-scale, distributed systems.
  • Hands-on experience with Oracle OVA, VmWare, Kubernetes clusters, Docker containers, and infrastructure management tools like Ansible and Terraform or equivalent tools.
  • Hands-on experience with applications tools Splunk, Nagios, Application Dynamics (AppD)
  • Expert knowledge of Linux operating systems, Oralce Enterprise Linux
  • Experience with Linux automation, orchestration, and configuration management tools such as ansible, puppet, chef, etc.
  • Experience with Linux-based web servers, databases, and applications such as Apache, nginx, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.
  • Experience with Linux security, networking, and systems firewall configuration
  • Experience with Linux monitoring, logging, and alerting tools such as Splunk, Nagios, Zabbix, Grafana, etc.
  • Experience with cloud platforms and services such as Azure and AWS.
  • Knowledge of Load Balancing / AppGateways
  • Proficient in scripting languages and tools for automation tasks
  • This position does require to be a part of an on-call rotation to support 24x7x365
  • Travel 10-15% of the time to remote company locations and or datacenters
  • What's in it for me?

    We don't just offer benefits; we offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package tailored for you!

  • Dive into a world of cutting-edge healthcare with our comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including telehealth services. Say goodbye to the hassle of prescriptions with our convenient mail-order program for 90-day maintenance medications.
  • Our Health Savings Account (HSA) featuring pre-tax deductions and quarterly company contributions (HSA only) puts more money in your pockets!
  • Plan for your golden years with confidence through our 401k retirement plan, complete with a company match.
  • Fuel your ambition with our Tuition Assistance program, empowering you to reach new heights in your professional journey.
  • Finally, experience true well-being with XiFin's BeWell Program, where we champion physical, mental, financial, and social wellness, because your success and happiness are our ultimate priorities
  • Why XiFin?

    XiFin is a healthcare information technology company that empowers healthcare organizations to navigate an increasingly complex and evolving healthcare landscape. Through innovative AI-enabled technologies and services, we deliver operational efficiency, interoperability, and simplicity. The company's revenue cycle management, clinical workflow enablement, laboratory information system, and patient engagement solutions enable organizations to achieve stronger finances, streamline operations, and develop industry-leading business strategies.

    Helping healthcare providers achieve financial strength empowers them to do more good for more people. That's THE POWER TO DO GOOD.

    What does the position pay :

    Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and geographic location.

    The expected range for this role is $130,000.00-$155,000.00 annual compensation. Please note this range is an estimate and actual may vary based on qualifications and experience.

    If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the application or recruiting process, please contact us at 858-436-2901.

    EEO Statement

    XiFin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability

    Salary : $130,000 - $155,000

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