Senior Linux Platform Engineer w/ Kubernetes

Travel: 0%Job Categories: UNIX/LINUX Systems

Base Salary: $130,000 to $170,000

Recruiter Name: Robyn Honquest

Overview: Looking for a candidate with 5-7 years linux system administration and engineering. You will need heavy Kubernetes k8 experience – deploying and maintaining on premises Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads. You will be responsible for managing and improving our highly automated Linux-based systems and platforms while supporting our broader technology infrastructure with a focus on automation.

Responsibilities: Managing and improving our Linux-based infrastructure with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability. Designing, deploying, and maintaining on-premises Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads. Developing and maintaining system-level software, middleware, and APIs to support internal platforms and services. Automating system workflows and infrastructure tasks using Python, Bash, and configuration management tools like SaltStack. Building and maintaining RPM packages and internal software repositories. Collaborating with Application Support (SRE), Development, and Security teams to ensure secure, automated CI/CD and platform integration. Diagnosing and resolving complex system-level issues involving the OS, network, or container runtime. Implementing hardened security configurations, including system hardening, secure communications, and identity/access integration. Participating in an on-call rotation to support critical infrastructure services. Documenting architectures, tools, and operational processes to support long-term maintainability.

Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in Linux systems administration and infrastructure/platform engineering. Production experience managing Kubernetes, preferably in bare-metal or on-premises environments Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) in production environments. Strong scripting and automation skills in Python and Bash. In-depth knowledge of Linux internals, kernel tuning, and performance diagnostics. Hands-on experience with SaltStack (preferred), Puppet, or Ansible for configuration management. Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Loki. Solid understanding of core infrastructure protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, NTP/PTP, DHCP, etc.). Experience managing CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar. Strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Prior experience in highly regulated or low-latency environments. Tagged as: ci/cd, kubernetes, linux