Sr. Systems Engineer

Company:

The Wolfe Companies, LLC, a leader in the Gift Card and FinTech sectors, is known for its prominent brands such as Gift Card Granny, Perfect Gift, and GiftYa. Our company excels in delivering exceptional value and customer experience in our industry. You'll find detailed information about our company culture, values, and the recognition we've earned in our industry at the top page of our career site.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage Linux-based systems and applications in both physical and cloud environments.
• Architect, configure, and troubleshoot Linux servers, ensuring high availability and scalability.
• Implement best practices for system security, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, and regular security updates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and efficiency.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Monitor system health, identify issues, and proactively implement solutions to mitigate risks and prevent downtime.
• Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, and resource optimization for Linux infrastructure.
• Create and maintain documentation, standard operating procedures, and knowledge base articles.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering skill development within the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience (5+ years) working as a Linux Systems Engineer, preferably in a senior or lead capacity.
• Expertise in Linux operating systems (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.) including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in administration and lifecycle management of MySQL and RabbitMQ.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl, etc.) and automation tools for system administration tasks.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, security principles, and system monitoring tools.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM, Proxmox) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or within a team.
• Certifications such as RHCE, Linux+, or equivalent would be a plus.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services and hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure management would be advantageous.

Compensation & Benefits:

Wolfe is committed to providing its employees with a benefits package designed to give them the flexibility they need to ensure a healthy life/work balance. Wolfe offers its employees great benefits and perks, including, but not limited to:

• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  
• Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental insurance for employees and dependents
• 15 days of PTO (vacation). 20 days after the 2-year anniversary. 25 days after the 5-year anniversary.
• 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays
• 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Employee recognition program
• Charitable Donation to a charity of your choice yearly
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Family Picnic, Holiday Party, and other employee outings
• Brown bag sessions to keep you informed on the company/industry
• Internal Culture Club
• Competitive Compensation

Wolfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wolfe does not sponsor individuals for the purpose of obtaining H-1 Visas.