Request Technology, LLC · 4 weeks ago
Senior Linux Platform Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expRequest Technology, LLC is seeking a Senior Linux Platform Engineer to manage and improve their Linux-based infrastructure. The role involves designing and maintaining on-premises Kubernetes clusters, automating workflows, and collaborating with various teams to ensure secure platform integration.
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Hiring Manager
Steven Delvalle
Responsibilities
Managing and improving our Linux-based infrastructure with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability
Designing, deploying, and maintaining on-premises Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads
Developing and maintaining system-level software, middleware, and APIs to support internal platforms and services
Automating system workflows and infrastructure tasks using Python, Bash, and configuration management tools like SaltStack
Building and maintaining RPM packages and internal software repositories
Collaborating with Application Support (SRE), Development, and Security teams to ensure secure, automated CI/CD and platform integration
Diagnosing and resolving complex system-level issues involving the OS, network, or container runtime
Implementing hardened security configurations, including system hardening, secure communications, and identity/access integration
Participating in an on-call rotation to support critical infrastructure services
Documenting architecture, tools, and operational processes to support long-term maintainability
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in Linux systems administration and infrastructure/platform engineering
Production experience managing Kubernetes, preferably in bare-metal or on-premises environments (e.g., with kubeadm, RKE, or OpenShift)
Strong scripting and automation skills in Python and Bash
In-depth knowledge of Linux internals, kernel tuning, and performance diagnostics
Hands-on experience with SaltStack (preferred), Puppet, or Ansible for configuration management
Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Loki
Solid understanding of core infrastructure protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, NTP/PTP, DHCP, etc.)
Experience managing CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar
Experience of highly regulated environments
Preferred
Hands-on experience with SaltStack (preferred), Puppet, or Ansible for configuration management
Related certifications is a plus
Company
Request Technology, LLC
With over 39 years of experience, Request Technology, LLC, formerly Quest Enterprises, Inc., is an established entrepreneurial executive search firm that specializes in recruiting Information Technology professionals for organizations throughout the United States.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase