Linux Build Automation Engineer

Linux Build Automation Engineer

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.