Linux IT Engineer

Job Summary:The

Linux IT Engineer

will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing various platform and operating system environments, including

VMware ,

Kubernetes ,

Linux , and

Windows Server/Client . The role focuses on ensuring a secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructure, enabling global teams to work efficiently on the next generation of space systems.Key Responsibilities:

Empower Engineering Teams:

Utilize the latest platform technologies to streamline the design, manufacturing, and management of complex systems.Technical Expertise:

Provide subject matter expertise in IT systems management, optimizing platform infrastructure for performance and security.Platform Management:

Lead the design, upgrades, and maintenance of infrastructure projects across VMware, Kubernetes, Linux, and Windows environments.Project Leadership:

Manage the planning and deployment of infrastructure projects to meet operational goals, with a focus on automation and continuous improvement.Configuration Management:

Establish and enforce configuration management standards using automation tools like

Ansible

to:

Ensure compliance with company and cybersecurity policies.Improve system reliability and high availability.Standardize and simplify environment management.Automate builds, deployments, and maintenance processes.Maintain full documentation and comprehensive system baselines.

Performance Monitoring:

Develop reporting for system usage, uptime, support levels, and cost control.Documentation:

Create and maintain detailed documentation for all platform environments, ensuring transparency and operational efficiency.Required Qualifications:

5+ years

of experience in IT, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent (or

9+ years

of total work experience).3+ years

in a platform-focused technology role with in-depth expertise in one or more of the following:

Kubernetes ,

VMware ,

Linux Configuration Management ,

Automation , or

Infrastructure as Code .Proven experience with

Ansible

for automation and configuration management.Strong knowledge of

Linux systems administration

and platform infrastructure.Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with

scripting, automation, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) .Familiarity with

security frameworks and technologies , such as

ISO 27001 ,

NIST 800-171 ,

IPSEC ,

SSL VPNs , and

firewalls .Network (LAN/WAN)

and

security product support

experience.Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to see the big picture and make data-driven decisions.Experience with

containerization technologies

like

Docker

and

Kubernetes (K8s) .