Linux Engineer - Remote

As a Linux Engineer at reboot Monkey, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our Linux-based systems and infrastructure. You will work closely with our IT and DevOps teams to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of our systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Linux Engineer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Linux server administration and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Ansible for configuration management.
• Experience with GitLab for source code version control.
• Scripting skills in Python and Bash.
• Network administration experience, including knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, and VPN.
• Familiarity with Terraform for infrastructure as code (IAC).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCE, Linux+, CCNA) are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+).
• RTFM
• Gitlab,Ansible,CCNA,Terraform, Openstack and strong mindset

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot Linux servers and workstations.
• Manage and automate system tasks using Ansible and other configuration management tools.
• Collaborate with the development team to maintain GitLab repositories and ensure seamless code deployment.
• Write and maintain scripts in Python and Bash for system automation and monitoring.
• Administer network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement security best practices to safeguard our systems and data.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform system upgrades as needed.
• Assist in capacity planning and scaling of infrastructure.
• Work with Terraform to manage and automate infrastructure as code (IAC).
• Collaborate with the IT team to support and maintain the overall IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, and networking equipment.