Rackspace Technology jobs - Linux Systems Engineer

JOB TITLE: Linux Systems Engineer I (301223)

Primary Responsibility

At multiple team/product level, responsible for implementation of complex architectural design of hardware, software and/or networking systems.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Advanced knowledge of: OSs and distributions, patching, monitoring, RAID, security, web servers, cluster management, high availability, root cause analysis, systems optimization, configuration and source code management, database administration, scripting language, auth/directory services, backups, caching, SSL certificates, storage, packet analysis, DNS , HTTP, FTP, SNMP, SSH, hardware, virtualization, networking, firewalls, load balancing, troubleshooting, stack trace analysis, methodologies of design and implementation.
• Advance level knowledge of Linux, Shell Scripting. Able to resolve problems in a timely manner. Understand automation principles and design.
• Demonstrate ability to learn and adapt to Rackspace specific tools.
• Seeks out guidance and knowledge.
• Understanding and knowledge of adjacent roles.
• Beginning understanding of business impact.Provide constructive feedback during systems/code reviews and design sessions.
• Understands architectural principles (e.g. high availability, security, business continuity, etc).
• Experience in a programming language like Python
• Experience as a consumer/user of a public cloud programmatically via their API
• Experience with a config management tool: Puppet, Salt, Terraform, Chef, Ansible
• Experience working with, architecting, deploying, scaling, and troubleshooting open source software
  

Job Complexity

• Ensures completeness and compatibility of the technical infrastructure to support system performance. Keeps informed of new technology.
• Follow and execute Rackspace change management.
• Contribute and organize central store of knowledge.
• Represents team in interdepartmental meetings.
• Participates in systems/code reviews and design sessions.
• Facilitates Root Cause Analysis sessions.
  

Evaluate changes using RPN methods and develop MOPs for changes.

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Exp Level-

• 6+ years of experience as LINUX admin, Ansible exp is must
  

About Rackspace Technology

We are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.

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