Linux Architect
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Linux Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux administration, architecture, and design. The Linux architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex Linux-based systems. They will work closely with other members of the IT team and key business members to ensure that all systems are running efficiently and effectively.
"Note: The successful candidate will receive the $250 StartSmart Incentive post-joining."
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain Linux-based systems.
- Standardize, maintain and deploy Linux OS images and software packages.
- Ensure that systems are secure and reliable.
- Increase efficiency within the I.T. department through designing, streamlining and automating processes.
- Develop and maintain configuration management solutions.
- Design and develop infrastructure monitoring and reporting tools.
- Monitor and tune performance to ensure high availability of Linux-based systems.
- Work with members of IT, Project Management Organizations, and business leadership to architect IT solutions that meet business requirements.
- Evaluate new technologies and trends in order to make recommendation on how they can be implemented to positively impact the company.
- Provide technical support and guidance to team members.
- System configuration and troubleshooting.
- Disaster recovery design and planning.
Qualifications
Required:
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or relevant certifications.
- 8+ years of experience in Linux administration.
- Proven experience as a Linux architect\engineer or similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of Linux systems (Red Hat, ect) and architecture.
- Experience with Linux servers in virtualized environments.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl.
Preferred:
- Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS and Azure.
- Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms.
- Experience in supporting Linux servers running Oracle and SAP.
- Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
- Proficient in English both written and spoken.
Please note that role will have shifts.
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MKS Instruments enables technologies that transform our world. We deliver foundational technology solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. We apply our broad science and engineering capabilities to create instruments, subsystems, systems, process control solutions and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance, optimize productivity and enable unique innovations for many of the world’s leading technology and industrial companies. Our solutions are critical to addressing the challenges of miniaturization and complexity in advanced device manufacturing by enabling increased power, speed, feature enhancement, and optimized connectivity. Our solutions are also critical to addressing ever-increasing performance requirements across a wide array of specialty industrial applications. Additional information can be found at www.mks.com
