Sr Systems Engineer (Linux Red Hat and Kubernetes)

The FreedomPay Commerce Platform is the technology of choice for many of the largest companies across the globe in retail, hospitality, lodging, gaming, sports and entertainment, foodservice, education, healthcare and financial services.  FreedomPay’s technology has been purposely built to deliver rock solid performance in the highly complex environment of global commerce. The company maintains a world-class security environment and was first to earn the coveted validation by the PCI Security Standards Council against Point-to-Point Encryption with EMV standard in North America. FreedomPay’s robust solutions across payments, security, identity and data analytics are available in-store, online and on-mobile and are supported by rapid API adoption. The award winning FreedomPay Commerce Platform operates on a single, unified technology stack across multiple continents allowing enterprises to deliver a consistent, repeatable experience on a global scale.  FreedomPay is a fast paced, high growth company with a great culture with competitive benefits and compensation with a business casual atmosphere.
We are looking for a Sr Systems Engineer who has extensive experience in Linux Red Hat and Kubernetes to join our IT team. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our Linux-based infrastructure and applications in a hybrid cloud environment, combining on-premise hypervisors and cloud hyperscalers. You will also collaborate with other engineers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our systems and services.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Linux Red Hat servers and clusters in production and development environments
• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Kubernetes and related technologies such as Rancher
• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot middleware technologies such as Redis, RabbitMQ, and Kafka
• Automate and optimize system performance and processes using scripting languages and tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Python, PowerShell.
• Monitor and analyze system metrics, logs, and alerts using tools such as Dynatrace and Splunk
• Implement and enforce security best practices and policies for Linux and Kubernetes systems and applications
• Provide technical support and guidance to other teams and users on Linux and Kubernetes related issues and requests
• Research and evaluate new technologies and solutions to improve our infrastructure and operations
• Document and update system architecture, design, and configuration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Linux system administration, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux or CentOS
• 3+ years of experience in Kubernetes administration and deployment, preferably on AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong knowledge of Linux core and network services, such as SSH, sssd, PKI,
• Proficient in scripting languages and automation tools, such as Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Python, etc.
• Familiar with DevOps and CI/CD principles and tools, such as Git, Azure DevOps, and ArgoCD
• Experience with cloud computing and networking concepts and technologies, such as VPC, VPN, Load Balancer, Firewall, etc.
• Experience with container and microservice architectures and technologies, such as Docker, Helm, Istio, etc.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools, such as Splunk and Dynatrace
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Certifications in Linux, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms are a plus

As the fastest growing commerce company in the industry, we offer the opportunity for tremendous upward mobility within the company as well as development and professional growth opportunities. FreedomPay provides exceptional benefits including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, Life Insurance, Retirement Plans with company match, commission sharing plan, flexible hybrid working environment, and great parental and other leave programs. All positions must be able to successfully pass a background check as well as a credit check.