Linux Build Automation Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a Linux Build Automation engineer your objective is to develop and implement build automation methodologies using various automation toolsets. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Provide 24X7 system administration and resolve distributed server issues. 

• Root cause analysis. 

• Assist with maintaining compliance for industry certifications such as PCI 

• Create and maintain reports for compliance and system audit data. 

• Participate in ongoing automation/operational projects. 

• Provide recommendations for system automation. 

• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues as they arise. 

• Document issues and associated resolutions to problems. 

• Participate in OS patch management and coordination. 

• Develop and test Windows security patch packages. 

• Troubleshoot Linux OS and application security patch installations. 

• Participate in technical on-call rotation. 

• Ongoing maintenance & administration of assigned systems. 

• Adherence to policies, processes and procedures within your areas of responsibility. 

• Assistance with execution of projects related to areas of responsibility. 

Required experience: 

• Strong understanding of data communication concepts and network/software configuration management. 

• Familiar with standard security best practices. 

• Minimum seven years of experience with Linux server platforms. 

• Strong working knowledge of Linux Server administration and engineering. 

• Knowledge of PCI Remediation and various audit requirements. 

• Working knowledge and experience with Puppet, Cobbler. 

• Working knowledge of HP Server Automation “HP SA”. 

• Working knowledge of scripting 

• Working knowledge of SQL Reporting Services report creation. 

• Working knowledge of TSQL queries. 

• Working knowledge of Install shield, Wise Install or similar product. 

• Working knowledge of VMWARE ESX, vSphere. 

• Individual must interact extensively with all levels of management, business and IT, and is required to act in a professional and confident manner. 

• Self-motivator possessing a high sense of urgency and a high level of integrity. 

• 7+ years’ experience in a fast-paced distributed systems support or engineering position. 

• Experience in an enterprise-class IT organization, managing ? 600 distributed (Windows) servers. 

• Industry-related certifications a plus. 

• Strong customer service skills to deliver quality results in a demanding environment. 

• Able to work well under pressure and within short time constraints. 

• Excellent documentation, communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Ability to efficiently prioritize and organize competing work demands with little oversight.