Haystack
← Back to Jobs
Manufacturing
SS

Linux Production Support Engineer (L3)

Simple SolutionsAlpharetta, GA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 13, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Thrive in a hybrid role supporting mission-critical Linux systems where you'll leverage your advanced troubleshooting and Python/shell scripting skills to drive automation and operational efficiency. This opportunity offers significant career growth within a reputable company, allowing you to develop expertise in complex, regulated environments.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Alpharetta, GA, United States
Posted
Yesterday
ConfluenceJiraVendor Management

Job Description

Position: Archive Production Support Engineer
Location: Alpharetta, GA & Montreal (Hybrid)
Employment type: Contract position
We are looking for a Linux-heavy support engineer (7+ years) with Python/shell scripting, ServiceNow/ITIL, and monitoring tools experience, supporting regulated, mission-critical systems.
Production Support Engineer Linux/Unix (On-Prem, 24/7 Environment). We re searching for an experienced Level 3 (L3) production support engineer who can quickly learn system architecture, troubleshoot complex issues, keep the platform stable, and find ways to automate operational work.
Core requirements
  • Strong Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting
  • Python scripting and automation experience
  • Shell scripting knowledge
  • Understanding of servers, storage, networking, and infrastructure dependencies
  • Experience supporting production environments and resolving incidents
  • Ability to understand system architecture and work independently
  • Interest in using AI tools to improve automation and operational efficiency
Key flexibility points
  • Not a developer role: Candidates don t need to be hands-on software developers. Someone who knows the environment and can use scripting and AI tools to automate processes will add significant value.
  • Python vs. shell: Python is preferred, but strong shell-based automation will also be considered.
  • Experience: The spec says 7 years, but that isn t a hard requirement. Candidates with 5 6 years and the right technical depth are welcome.
  • Storage: No specific vendor or platform required. Candidates should understand core concepts (SAN, NAS, WORM) and how storage integrates with servers and applications.
  • Industry: Financial services experience is not required. Background in compliance archiving, records management, WORM storage, or retention schedules is a plus, not a prerequisite. We re prioritizing strong infrastructure fundamentals, so candidates from other
  • industries are encouraged.
Responsibilities
  • Support production systems and resolve incidents
  • Troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues
  • Maintain system stability and availability
  • Participate in on-call rotations
  • Build scripts and automation to improve efficiency
  • Identify opportunities to use AI tools to reduce manual effort The on-prem environment has plenty of room to improve processes, so proactive problem-solvers will find opportunities to contribute well beyond day-to-day support.
On-call and weekends
  • 24/7 support is required for this business-critical platform.
  • The team currently has three dedicated resources and plans to add two more. Once at five, weekend on-call will rotate, roughly one weekend per month per person.
  • Weekend work is typically incident-driven, not scheduled.
  • There is no formal comp-time policy. The manager handles it case by case. After a major weekend outage (e.g., 5 10 hours), time off during the week is typically flexible. Minor issues (~30 minutes) generally don t earn additional time off.
  • The team is flexible and doesn t micromanage daily schedules. Team and interview process
  • The role sits on a small, dedicated support squad within a larger engineering organization (roughly 7 8 people).
  • The direct manager is based in Montreal.
  • The manager s team conducts initial interviews. The hiring manager conducts the final technical interview and assessment. Ideal background: Linux/Unix infrastructure and production support, with knowledge of servers, storage, networking, and automation.
Responsibilities
What You ll Do
  • Support and troubleshoot mission-critical applications and infrastructure
  • Manage change, incident, and problem processes using ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, following ITIL practices
  • Work in Linux environments, using Python/shell scripting and job scheduling tools such as Autosys
  • Improve and evolve the archive process, including documentation, best practices, tracking, and scoping
What You ll Bring
  • 7+ years of experience in Linux environments, especially file systems
  • Good understanding of networking, storage technologies (WORM), and infrastructure
  • Strong analytical and application troubleshooting skills
  • Very good Python and shell scripting and programming skills
  • Experience with relational databases and SQL (e.g., IBM DB2)
  • Experience with ServiceNow, Jira, and Confluence
  • Experience with change, incident, and problem management
  • Experience with SDLC and code review
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting experience with tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, and Splunk
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; detail-oriented, with initiative and good judgment
  • Ability to work independently and handle sensitive, confidential information
Nice to Have
  • Experience with record archive, document management, or report delivery systems
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Solid ITIL knowledge, with experience implementing and following ITIL guidelines
  • Experience with cloud-based platforms
  • Experience working with regulatory, compliance, or litigation groups
  • Vendor management experience, including working with vendor operations teams

Similar jobs

Browse related jobs

Apply