Senior Staff Systems Engineer / Linux / Hybrid in Scottsdale

Scottsdale, AZHybridFull Time$140k - $180kA large financial services organization is hiring a full-time Sr. Staff Systems Engineer with deep Linux expertise, based in the Scottsdale, AZ. This role focuses on building and supporting enterprise-scale Linux infrastructure across hybrid environments, with a strong emphasis on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AWS cloud services, and automation using tools like Ansible and Terraform. This is a highly technical, hands-on position for someone who enjoys operating at the systems level and digging into complex problems. The team is looking for an engineer who can go beyond surface-level fixes and truly troubleshoot down to root cause, while also helping modernize infrastructure through automation and cloud adoption. You will be working in a high-visibility environment supporting critical systems, with exposure to encryption, containerization, and evolving DevOps practices. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to stay deep in the technology, expand into cloud and automation, and have a direct impact on stability and security across a large-scale enterprise environment.Required Skills & ExperienceStrong experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux in enterprise environments Ability to confidently work from the command line and troubleshoot OS-level issues Experience building and maintaining Linux systems on VMware or similar virtualization platforms Strong troubleshooting skills across performance, storage, networking, and system-level failures Experience with automation tools, with a focus on Ansible and some exposure to Terraform Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, and monitoring tools Knowledge of encryption concepts and secure system design Ability to support production systems in an on-call rotation Strong documentation and communication skills Desired Skills & ExperienceExperience with encryption platforms or key management solutions Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Scripting experience using Bash, Python, or similar languages Experience working in large, enterprise-scale environments What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 60% Linux systems engineering and administration 25% Cloud infrastructure and AWS services 15% Automation and scripting Daily Responsibilities 70% Hands-on engineering, troubleshooting, and system support 10% Process improvement and documentation 20% Team collaboration and cross-functional support The OfferBonus eligible You will receive the following benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Vacation Time Stock Options Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future