ECCO Select · 7 hours ago
Senior Systems Engineer
DC-Baltimore Area
Contract
Onsite
Senior LevelECCO Select is a talent acquisition and consulting company specializing in people, process and technology solutions. The Senior Systems Engineer plays a critical role in the design, implementation, and support of enterprise Red Hat Enterprise Linux infrastructures, automation, and monitoring/logging systems.
Information ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems in enterprise-scale environments
Perform system installation, patching, upgrades, hardening, and ongoing configuration management
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, such as boot failures, performance bottlenecks, system outages, and storage/network integration challenges
Restore service availability and lead root cause analysis for critical issues
Implement server authentication and access controls using Centrify and Kerberos
Develop and maintain automation scripts and playbooks using Ansible and, ideally, Terraform
Administer and optimize Ansible Automation Platform for large enterprise deployments (highly desired)
Support cloud-hosted enterprise infrastructure, including configuration and management of AWS services (particularly EC2 and S3)
Administer Splunk infrastructure, including indexers, search heads, and forwarders
Support log ingestion pipelines, troubleshoot log delivery issues, and identify opportunities for scaling and performance improvements
Operate and maintain NetApp storage platforms (highly desired), including configuration and troubleshooting of CIFS and NFS shares
Configure and monitor SnapVault and SnapMirror replication, including reporting and health checks
Perform upgrades and maintenance on NetApp ONTAP environments
Support cloud storage integrations such as FSx for NetApp (desired)
Collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams to achieve project and operational objectives
Create, update, and maintain accurate operational documentation and runbooks
Participate in a rotating on-call support schedule to maintain high system availability and timely incident response
Contribute to continuous process improvements and operational excellence initiatives
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document thoroughly and relay complex technical information to diverse audiences
Creative problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
Collaborative and team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to challenges
Qualification
Required
Senior-level experience designing, implementing, and administering RHEL infrastructure in complex, enterprise environments
Hands-on expertise in troubleshooting and restoring Linux systems in high-pressure situations
Technical proficiency with authentication tools such as Centrify and Kerberos within Linux ecosystems
Experience administering elements of Splunk infrastructure (indexers, search heads, forwarders)
Solid foundation working within AWS services (including EC2 and S3 platform support)
U.S. citizenship is required due to environment and compliance
Preferred
Proficiency with Ansible and Terraform automation
Experience scaling and supporting Ansible Automation Platform in large and complex deployments
NetApp storage (including CIFS/NFS, SnapVault, SnapMirror, ONTAP upgrades)
Familiarity with FSx for NetApp cloud storage
Company
ECCO Select
ECCO Select is an information technology and services company.
Founded in 1995
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeanette Hernandez Prenger
Founder and CEO
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