Linux Platform Operations Engineer
On-siteIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Support and manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server environments while administering OpenShift, Kubernetes, and containerized platforms. Configure Linux network services including DNS, DHCP, firewalls, and TCP/IP across HP, Dell, and IBM physical and virtual server infrastructure. Develop and manage Ansible playbooks and Bash/Python scripts for system configuration, deployment, and operational automation using Ansible Tower or AWX. Apply AI-enabled tools like Claude Code or Codex to accelerate scripting and streamline workflows. Perform incident resolution, root cause analysis, and change management via ServiceNow to maintain high availability and strengthen infrastructure observability at enterprise scale. Partner with global operations teams to deliver daily operations for public and private cloud IaaS environments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
- Five or more years of experience as a Linux Operating System or Platform Engineer
- Experience with cloud Infrastructure as a Service platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, including architecture, deployment, and ongoing support
- Experience supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
- Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and containerized solutions
- Experience with automation, scripting, and infrastructure operations in enterprise environments
- Demonstrated experience with or exposure to AI enabled automation tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or similar solutions, with the ability to apply these tools in engineering or operational contexts
- Experience leading or supporting large scale global infrastructure projects
- Strong troubleshooting skills and hands on Linux system administration experience
- Consistent record of high quality, agile focused, team based solution delivery
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