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Senior Linux Platform Engineer

Request Technology, LLCNew York, NY🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to deepen your expertise in Linux infrastructure and Kubernetes, driving critical platform improvements within a reputable company. You'll thrive here if you possess strong Python, Bash, and automation skills, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and are eager to contribute to a high-performing team. Apply to leverage your skills and grow your career in a dynamic environment.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeOn Site
LocationNew York, NY, United States
GitTCP/IPAnsibleBashDNSGrafanaJenkinsPrometheusPuppetPythonKubernetesCI/CDLinux

Job description

***We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent full time role***

***4 Days Onsite***

A prestigious company is looking for a Senior Linux Platform Engineer. This role is focused on Linux infrastructure, performance, reliability, etc. Also needed for this role is experience with Python, Bash, Ansible, SaltStack, Kernel Tuning, Kubernetes, etc.

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 (e.g., with kubeadm, RKE, or OpenShift).
  • 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.

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