Sr Systems Engineer - OS Engineering

Company Description

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Job Description

This position requires passing a ServiceNow background screening, USFedPASS (US Federal Personnel Authorization Screening Standards). This includes a credit check, criminal/misdemeanor check and taking a drug test. Any employment is contingent upon passing the screening. Due to Federal requirements, only US citizens, US naturalized citizens or US Permanent Residents, holding a green card, will be considered.

At ServiceNow, we are at the forefront of driving enterprise transformation through our cloud-based SaaS platform. We're currently in search of a Sr. Systems Engineer with a specialization in Automation and Linux Engineering to join our OS Engineering team.

What you get to do in this role:

• Lead the design, development, and management of scalable server infrastructure tools, with a focus on OS build and deployment automation and high system availability.
• Develop, support and fine-tune Red Hat Linux systems, addressing aspects like security, performance optimization, and patch management through automation tools such as Puppet and Ansible.
• Develop and sustain a software-defined, declarative infrastructure environment using Python, Puppet/Ansible, and Red Hat Linux (RHEL).
• Engineer and implement automation solutions targeting Linux-based systems, primarily through Puppet and Ansible.
• Spearhead automation-centric, large-scale infrastructure projects from ideation to deployment.
• Utilize ServiceNow platform capabilities for advanced orchestration workflows.
• Engage with cross-functional teams including project management, network engineering, security, and database administration to deliver holistic solutions.
• Demonstrate an aptitude for independent problem-solving. While you'll have a collaborative team and resources at your disposal, your role will require proactive research and innovative troubleshooting.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Linux System Administration, including both software and hardware aspects.
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with automation tools like Puppet or Ansible.
• In-depth expertise in Python, Puppet/Ansible, and Red Hat Linux (RHEL).
• Proficiency in virtualization and containerization technologies, such as VMware, AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes.
• Demonstrated skills in configuration management and automation, particularly in Puppet/Ansible and Python.
• Comprehensive understanding of Linux operating systems and associated toolsets.
• Familiarity with networking protocols including DNS, LDAP, NTP, and SMTP.
• Experience in using Source Control Management tools like Git, Gerrit, or GitLab.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, complemented by a strong ability for autonomous work.
• Strong scripting skills, specifically in Bash and Python.
• Knowledge of Agile Project Management frameworks.
• Experience working in a 24x7 operational setting with on-call support rotation.

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