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Samsung SDS · 1 month ago

Senior Linux Data Center Engineer

Plano, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Samsung SDS America is the IT solutions and services arm of Samsung, driving digital innovation across industries. They are seeking a Senior Linux Data Center Engineer to design, implement, and optimize mission-critical infrastructure that supports advanced workloads across various platforms.

Information ServicesInformation Technology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, implement, maintain, and optimize infrastructure systems across multiple platforms, including data centers, server hardware, operating systems, virtualization technologies, storage and backup solutions, automation tools, scripting languages, container orchestration, monitoring and logging, and cloud environments

Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of infrastructure systems

Develop and document standard operating procedures for system installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Monitor and troubleshoot system performance issues and identify areas for improvement

Collaborate with other teams within the organization to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure systems with other applications and services

Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies and make recommendations for technology upgrades and improvements

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Participate in an on-call rotation to handle urgent infrastructure issues outside regular business hours

Qualification

LinuxVirtualization technologiesScripting PythonScripting BashScripting PowerShellData center operationsGPU clustersEnterprise storage solutionsNetworking conceptsCloud computing platformsAutomation toolsMonitoringLoggingProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsProject managementAttention to detailSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a similar field

At least 8 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with a focus on:

Data center operations, server hardware, Linux, and Windows system administration. (must-have)

Virtualization technologies such as VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V (must-have)

Scripting using Python, Bash, or PowerShell (must-have)

Build & implement GPU clusters, and optimize container orchestration using Kubernetes

Architecting enterprise storage and backup solutions like NetApp, Veeam

Strong understanding and hands-on experience setting up, configuring, and troubleshooting complex Cisco routers, switches (Catalyst, Nexus)

Hands-on experience in VLANs, ACLs, NAT, VPNs, IP addressing, subnetting, and WAN/LAN

Strong understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and firewalls

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a fast-paced environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results

Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and completeness

Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to take ownership of projects and drive them to completion

Preferred

Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus

Automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Packer

Working experience with Palo Alto Firewall

Monitoring and logging

Provisioning and Managing Cloud Infrastructure

Benefits

Top-notch medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage

Wellness program

Parental leave

401K match and savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time off

Additional benefits

Company

Samsung SDS

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Samsung SDS, established in 1985, as a subsidiary of Samsung Group has been providing information technology services.

Founded in 1985

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.samsungsds.com/

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