Linux Principal Engineer II

Job Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Linux Principal Engineer II to spearhead the design and maintenance of enterprise-level Linux platforms. The role involves managing high availability Linux infrastructures across on-premise and hybrid cloud environments, overseeing IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS), and deploying OpenShift and Kubernetes clusters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and support of enterprise Linux platforms.
• Manage high availability Linux environments on-premises and hybrid cloud setups.
• Administer IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS) file systems.
• Deploy and maintain Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes clusters.
• Perform system performance tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning.
• Implement security hardening, patch management, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across Linux systems.
• Automate processes using scripting languages such as Bash and Python, and tools like Ansible and Terraform.
• Collaborate effectively with DevOps and Security teams.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Linux administration (RHEL, CentOS, Oracle Linux).
• At least 4 years of hands-on experience with IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS).
• 2 to 3 years of experience working with OpenShift and Kubernetes.
• Proficient in Bash and Python scripting.
• Expertise in automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Strong skills in Linux performance tuning, security hardening, and patch management.
• Knowledge in high availability and disaster recovery architectures.
• Understanding of networking protocols and concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, and firewalls.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana, and logging stacks like ELK.
• Certifications such as RHCE, RHCA, or CKA.
• Experience with DevOps practices.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold at least a graduate degree.