Job Details

TITLE: Systems Engineer
**TOP SKILLS:** Linux, Ansible, Python
LOCATION: Fremont, CA or Austin, TX
DURATION: 6+ Months Contract to Hire or Extensions
RATE RANGE: $50-60/hour

SUMMARY:
Our direct client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineerto join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day operational tasks within the infrastructure team, ensuring the smooth functioning of systems and contributing to the optimization of overall infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment while supporting the organization's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage day-to-day operational tasks for Linux systems and create automation for the same at scale.
• Perform system administration duties on Redhat/CentOS or Ubuntu platforms.
• Work on operational tickets and ensure SLAs are met.
• Utilize Ansible and Puppet for configuration management.
• Develop tools and automations using programming languages such as Go/Python, and REST APIs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system efficiency and reliability.

• Proven experience in Linux system administration, preferably on Redhat/CentOS or Ubuntu distributions
• Experience scripting usingPython and Bash
• Automation experience
• Ansible/GitHub actions or Kubernetes based
• Proficiency in Ansible and Puppet for configuration management.

• Knowledge of networking principles and protocols.
• Experience with virtualization technologies and cloud-init.
• Familiarity with datacenter operations and bare metal environments.
• Previous experience managing systems at scale.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proven ability to adapt to evolving technologies and methodologies.