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.