Linux Infrastructure Engineer - HexaQuEST Global

• Design and deploy compute (bare metal and virtualization) and storage infrastructure, working closely with system designers and integrators
• Develop and document design and network diagrams
• Troubleshoot and optimize the infrastructure for telecommunications - high performance and highly available - data, control, and management planes in a private data center
• Ability to develop and code using software frameworks and version control systems
• Analyze and resolve performance related issues at the OS, storage, and virtualization layers
• Recommend and implement mechanisms to regularly and automatically upgrade and patch COTS hardware and software
• Recommend and deploy solutions to automate infrastructure deployments

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience with Linux Operating Systems, preferably Red Hat and AlmaLinux
• 3+ years of experience doing network-based installs, upgrades and zero touch provisioning techniques in a private data center environment
• 3+ years of experience with scripting languages: Python and bash preferred. Specifically targeted to infrastructure as code
• 3+ years of experience with virtualization in private data centers, with experience with KVM and ovirt
• 3+ years of experience with storage systems, with experience with CEPH

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors or higher degree in a related field
• Expertise in Linux and virtualization on Linux in private networks; Knowledge of Python and Ansible
• Experience with COTS infrastructure components like servers, storage, switches, firewalls, and routers
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and Openstack is a plus but not required
• Knowledge of automation frameworks that provision and provide configuration management
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively within a team environment