Linux System Administrator and Automation Engineer

GlassHouse Systems

$90K — $110K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of Systems administration experience with RHEL and Ubuntu
  • 8+ years of Ansible Core experience for automation
  • 5+ years of scripting experience with Python and Bash
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Relevant certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, LPIC, and IBM Cloud certifications are required.

Responsibilities

  • Administer Linux systems including configuration, patching, and upgrades
  • Design, build, and maintain Ansible automation solutions
  • Script advanced automation tasks using Python and Bash
  • Document automation workflows and operational procedures clearly
  • Take ownership of systems and manage multiple projects

Benefits

  • Health benefits (medical, vision, dental)
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Positive company culture
  • On-site gym
  • Free parking
Full Job Description
This position operates within a small, technical team supporting multiple customer environments. The role requires ability to work alone while being able to solve problems and manage multiple projects maintaining high operational standards. You will be expected to take ownership of systems, contribute to automation strategy, and continuously improve operational efficiency. Responsibilities Linux Systems Administration: Extensive experience with RHEL and Ubuntu, including installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and distribution upgrades. Experience with MySQL a plus. Automation using Ansible Core: Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining automation using Ansible Core, including development of playbooks, roles, inventories, and collections. Scripting: Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash to implement advanced logic not natively handled by Ansible. Experience integrating with cloud platforms, including Microsoft cloud-based applications and IBM Cloud. IBM i experience is a differentiator. Documentation: Ability to create clear, structured, and reusable documentation for automation workflows, operational procedures, and system configurations. Requirements 10+ years of Systems administration experience with RHEL and Ubuntu including installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting and distribution upgrades. 8+ years of Ansible Core: Experience designing, building, and maintaining automation creating playbooks, roles, inventories and collections. 5+ years of Scripting: Create Python and Bash scripts when needed to implement logic not handled natively by playbooks and interaction with Microsoft applications and IBM cloud platforms. IBM i experience a plus. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Relevant certifications such as: Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) - a Must Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) IBM Cloud certifications Disclaimer The rate for this position is $90K-110K. The rate is subject to change and may be modified in the future. As part of our hiring process, we use AI tools to support resume screening and candidate evaluation. What you'll get: Competitive salary Health benefits (medical, vision, dental) Life insurance Pension plan Professional development Amazing company culture Free parking Gym on-site

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