Sr. Systems Engineer / Hybrid / Scottsdale

Sr. Systems Engineer

A leading financial technology organization is hiring a Senior Linux Systems Engineer for a full-time hybrid position in Chicago, IL (also open to Scottsdale, San Francisco, or New York). This role focuses on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware virtualization, and AWS cloud services, supporting high-availability systems that process large-scale financial transactions. This is an opportunity to join a highly mature infrastructure team responsible for maintaining secure, stable, and scalable systems in a regulated environment. The organization is investing heavily in automation, cloud adoption, and modern tooling, making this an excellent role for someone who enjoys both deep technical work and continuous improvement. The position offers strong compensation, meaningful impact, and exposure to large-scale distributed systems.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 8+ years of experience administering Linux systems, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Strong knowledge of Linux internals and kernel-level concepts
• Experience in large enterprise environments with distributed infrastructure
• Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Hands-on experience with VMware or similar virtualization platforms
• Experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC
• Automation experience using Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl
• Experience with system patching, performance tuning, and system hardening
• Strong understanding of encryption and security best practices

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Certifications such as RHCE or AWS Solutions Architect
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Podman
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Exposure to multiple Linux distributions
• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries

What You Will Be Doing:

• Building and configuring Linux servers in both virtualized and cloud environments
• Maintaining and optimizing system performance and availability
• Implementing automation and infrastructure as code practices
• Supporting incident response and root cause analysis efforts
• Collaborating with internal teams and external vendors

Tech Breakdown:

• 40% Linux system administration
• 30% Cloud and infrastructure (AWS)
• 20% Automation and scripting
• 10% Security and compliance

Daily Responsibilities:

• 70% Hands-on engineering and system work
• 10% Troubleshooting and incident response
• 20% Team collaboration and cross-functional support

The Offer:

• Competitive base salary based on location and experience
• Bonus eligibility as part of compensation package
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Parental leave and family planning support