What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linux Systems Engineer position at ZYWAVE INC?
As the Linux Systems Engineer, you will assist in the design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of the Linux infrastructure focused on technologies to support a range of SaaS applications. You will collaborate with development and IT teams to automate build, and deployment processes, ensuring fast and reliable delivery of patching and updates as well as assisting in the addition of features. research and evaluation of IT systems to make and implement changes for improvement and innovation. As a Linux engineer, you will monitor and optimize application and operating system performance, availability, and scalability in on-prem and cloud environments using monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana. Lastly, you will help troubleshoot and resolve issues related to applications, cloud infrastructure and operating systems to maintain security, reliability, and uptime.
Essential Functions
- Implementation and support of a Full Linux stack.
- Kubernetes infrastructure deployment & support. Working closely with DevSecOps Team for Kubernetes management.
- Proficiency in programming languages for scripting.
- Experience working with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS.
- Design, implement and maintain automated using Ansible, Terraform and PowerShell.
- Participate in the design, implementation, and integration of a wide range of Cloud and hybrid cloud technologies including Azure and Amazon based IaaS and PaaS offerings.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues across the software development and deployment lifecycle.
- Analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot problems in Zywave systems. Coordinate maintenance with the appropriate internal teams as well as support providers and/or vendors.
- Document process and procedures as well as troubleshooting techniques to aid in the retention and dissemination of knowledge.
- Provide off-hours on call rotation and support as needed including support for product updates, equipment upgrades, and addressing technical issues.
Additional Responsibilities
- Assist with cross-training of team members while staying abreast of industry knowledge.
- Assist with Ansible Tower product solutions in the enterprise as they relate to the Linux infrastructure.
- Assist personnel of other departments as an IT resource.
- Share on-call responsibilities with the rest of the IT Engineering teams.
- Perform other tasks on projects as needed/assigned.
- Occasional domestic travel may be required less than 5 percent of the time.
Factors for Success:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science plus at least 4 years of experience as a Systems Engineer or similar position or equivalent combination of education and technical experience
- At least 4 years of experience working with Full Linux stack
- You should bring a deep understanding of programing languages for scripting
- You should bring a deep understanding of working with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS
Why pick Zywave?
Zywave leads the insurtech industry, powering the modern insurance lifecycle while fostering connections between innovative agents and brokers, insurers, and MGAs. Zywave’s customizable, all-in-one platform accelerates digitalization, distribution, and profitability to help insurance organizations meet their specific growth goals. More than 15,000 insurers, MGAs, agencies, and brokerages worldwide—including all of the top 100 U.S. insurance brokerages—use Zywave solutions to increase efficiency, make better informed business decisions, and fuel organic growth. Additional information can be found at www.zywave.com.
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