Job Description
Job Title :Linux/Unix Systems Engineer with Automation
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Location : Sanjose CA(Onsite from day 1)
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Rate : 12 +Years of consultant
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Visa : H1b, GC and USC
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Job Responsibilities
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· Build infrastructure-as-code (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef) version-controlled, peer-reviewed, CI/CD-deployed
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· Apply security principles (least privilege, defense in depth, zero trust) to system design
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· Own system hardening baselines and CVE response workflows
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· Design and enforce compliance-as-code: drift detection, secret detection, automated remediation, and audit trails
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· Monitor system performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to ensure high availability and reliability
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· Conduct capacity planning and performance engineering across computers, storage, and network layers
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· Maintain Git-based workflows for all infrastructure changes — branching, code review, merge pipelines
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· Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) for configuration deployment, image builds, and validation
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· Manage configuration management at scale using Puppet, Chef, or Ansible across heterogeneous environments
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· Automate everything from provisioning, compliance checks, patching until decommissioning,
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· Address complex cross-system issues: NFS, kernel, networking, storage, and server hardware
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· Perform performance engineering: identify bottlenecks, implement measurable fixes, and produce evidence-based root cause analysis
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· Build observability and synthetic monitoring tooling to detect problems before users report them
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· Work closely with development, networking, security, and other IT teams to deploy applications, integrate new technologies, and manage project lifecycles
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· Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, architectural decisions, runbooks, and troubleshooting procedures
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Required Skills & Qualifications
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· 12+ years of extensive hands-on experience in Unix/Linux administration and enterprise infrastructure management.
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· Strong expertise in automation using Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Terraform
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· Strong experience with installation, configuration, administration, and support of enterprise infrastructure and operational tools.
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· Deep understanding of system security hardening, vulnerability remediation, patch management, and access control best practices.
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· Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues across multiple infrastructure layers.
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· Solid knowledge of core networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, subnetting, routing, and firewall fundamentals.
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document designs, procedures, and technical recommendations clearly.
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