Senior Linux System Engineer

Position Summary:
A2 Hosting is currently seeking a Senior Linux System Engineer to join our team! The Senior System Engineer is responsible for leading in the planning, design, development, implementation, and execution of the global system deployments across multiple datacenters. This position focuses on end-to-end solutions for diverse projects across the organization.
Working closely with a team of passionate professionals and leaders, the Senior Systems Engineer will be an integral part in ensuring that A2 Hosting is a leader in web hosting services. 
This position is 100% fully remote.
Shift Information:

• This position follows a Monday - Friday schedule, 12 AM-8 AM EST

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead in the planning, design, development, implementation and execution of global deployments
• Build tools and solutions to automate large scale upgrades across thousands of machines utilizing Python or Bash
• Work alongside project management teams to report progress and implementation of various initiatives
• Write formal documentation on configuration standards, troubleshooting steps, and infrastructure design
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to drive higher efficiency and performance
• Monitor and analyze results of implemented initiatives, making recommendations for improvement as necessary
• Act as a mentor and role model for other members of the Systems Engineering team by assisting with training, troubleshooting, and other developmental tasks
• Participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled
• Act as a cross-team/department point of contact for the Engineering team
• Research and stay up to date on latest technology trends and architectural concepts
• Perform related duties as assigned, within scope of practice, to ensure individual, team, and organizational success.

Required Skills and Experience

• 8+ years professional level Linux (CentOS/RHEL) engineering experience
• Automation/Scripting skills: bash and python-preferred
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and optimizing Linux file-systems
• Experience with central authentication systems (LDAP/FreeIPA)
• Ability to work on your own or as a team in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
• Ability to meet deliverable objectives with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English to communicate with team members, vendors, customers, and leadership