DP World · 1 month ago
Senior Linux Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expDP World is the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. The Senior Linux Engineer is responsible for setting the strategic direction and operational excellence of the organization’s Linux, storage, and hybrid cloud platforms, ensuring scalable and resilient environments that support enterprise workloads.
LogisticsGovernmentTransportationPaymentsFreight ServiceMarine TransportationShippingSupply Chain ManagementTrading Platform
No H1B
Responsibilities
Define and evolve the enterprise Linux, storage, and virtualization strategy aligned with business, security, and regulatory requirements
Establish architectural standards, design principles, and reference implementations for on-premises, hybrid, and cloud platforms
Provide technical leadership in infrastructure modernization initiatives, including automation, software-defined infrastructure, and hybrid cloud adoption
Guide platform decisions with a strong understanding of licensing, cost optimization, scalability, and long-term supportability
Own the enterprise Linux platform roadmap, including Red Hat and Oracle Linux ecosystems
Set governance and best practices for system builds, lifecycle management, patching, and configuration consistency
Act as the escalation point for complex system issues, leading root cause analysis and long-term remediation strategies
Ensure system capacity, performance, and availability meet current and future business needs
Lead the design and evolution of enterprise storage solutions across SAN, NAS, and software-defined platforms
Define data protection, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies for primary and remote data centers
Evaluate emerging storage technologies and vendor offerings, driving adoption where they provide measurable business value
Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to influence roadmaps and ensure platform alignment
Champion infrastructure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code principles to reduce operational risk and improve delivery speed
Define standards for orchestration, configuration management, and repeatable deployments across environments
Drive improvements in reliability, resiliency, and operational efficiency through proactive design and tooling
Serve as a senior technical advisor to business units across the Americas, aligning infrastructure capabilities with business outcomes
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders
Lead customer-focused testing initiatives and present outcomes, risks, and recommendations with confidence and clarity
Provide transparent communication during incidents, changes, and major initiatives
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth
Promote a culture of accountability, documentation, and continuous improvement
Collaborate closely with application, cloud, network, security, and operations teams to ensure cohesive platform delivery
Influence without authority, driving alignment across geographically distributed and multicultural teams
Own technical relationships with infrastructure and cloud vendors
Evaluate new features, technologies, and services, providing recommendations grounded in business value and operational impact
Coordinate vendor engagement for escalations, lifecycle planning, and roadmap alignment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience
7+ years of progressive experience in enterprise infrastructure, including Linux, storage, virtualization, and data center environments
Proven experience operating at a senior or lead level, influencing platform direction and technical standards
Deep expertise in Red Hat and Oracle Linux, including RAC and enterprise workloads
Strong background in storage technologies (SAN, NAS, SDS, backup and recovery platforms such as Commvault and Veeam)
Hands-on experience with hybrid and public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), including architecture, security, and operations
Experience with virtualization, container platforms, and automation frameworks (Ansible, IaC)
Demonstrated ability to lead complex problem resolution and make sound risk-based decisions
Company
DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.6B2025-05-01Debt Financing· $1.5B
2024-12-19Debt Financing· $100M
Leadership Team
Brian Enright
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Americas Region - Dp World
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Fahad AlBanna
CEO of DP World Tartus
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