Tech Lead TECHM-JOB-24409 Location: [LANSING] MI Full Time Skill: Linux Systems Administration Advanc... Description Job Purpose The Unix Lead Engineer develops, supports, and deploys stable and cost effective Unix environments. The Engineer plays a critical role in the installation and monitoring of Unix and Linux operating system and virtual machine sub system software, as well as the deployment of various Unix server hardware components. Automation is an essential principle the Engineer we use for offloading standard work, so the team can continue engineering the high performance, scalable solutions that power the business. Essential Job Requirements 1 Architects and deploys Unix servers and operating systems, including server hardware, virtualization technologies, and Unix/Linux operating systems both on premises and cloud based. 1 Develops and improves processing standards, procedures, and automation for use by IT staff in a constantly growing and evolving environment. 1 Provides technical support and servers as a cross team technical lead to the team during systems designs, developments and deployments. 1 Deep troubleshooting in an advanced, integrated environment. 1 Works closely with software vendors and coordinates third party software installs and evaluates the compliance of installs to the organization standards. 1 Provides leadership and mentoring to junior staff in technical, customer, and project management skills. 1 Monitors, reports and makes service improvement plans to meet client SLA's. 1 Focuses on improving efficiency of Operations and automation to reduce costs. 1 Good knowledge of SQL for use with reporting and scripting. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 1 Advanced knowledge of Linux and AIX operating systems and hardware including on multiple architectures. 1 Cloud systems engineering and deployments experience needed (TerraForm, CloudInit). 1 Extensive knowledge and experience with hypervisors and virtualization, such as KVM, PowerVM, and PowerKVM. 1 Working experience in Kubernetes, Docker, Container. 1 Working experience or good understanding and knowledge in Kafka, ELK/Splunk 1 Working experience in continuous integration and continuous deployment technologies. Experience in using GIT/Jenkins pipelines. 1 Understanding and experience in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and Infrastructure as Code. 1 Extensive knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SAN) based servers. 1 Experience with SAN Storage and Backup administration is a plus. 1 Working experience or good understanding and knowledge using CEPH storage 1 Project management experience including driving projects involving multiple technical and business teams. 1 Advanced knowledge of multiple scripting languages: Perl, KSH, Python required, bash optional. 1 Experience performing extensive scripting work for automation tasks. 1 Ability to balance and manage customer needs, daily responsibilities, and projects. 1 Ability to focus simultaneously on production duties and customer needs. Education and Experience 1 Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and/or education. 1 5 8 years of experience required.