Senior Linux Platform Engineer w/ Kubernetes

Senior Linux Platform Engineer w/ Kubernetes Salary: $130,000 to $170,000 Location: Chicago, New York or Kansas City, MOTravel: 0%Job Categories:UNIX/LINUX SystemsVisa Requirement:US Citizenship / Permanent ResidentBase Salary: $130,000 to $170,000Recruiter Name: Robyn HonquestRecruiter Email: View email address on click.appcast.io#gform_wrapper_3[data-form-index="0"].gform-theme{}Apply to Job"*" indicates required fieldsLinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name* First Last Email*MessageResume UploadMax. file size: 256 MB.CAPTCHAYou can apply to this job and others using your online resume. Click the link below to submit your online resume and email your application to this employer.OverviewLooking for a candidate with

5-7 years linux system administration and engineering.

You will need heavy Kubernetes k8 experience – deploying and maintaining on premises Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads. You will be responsible for managing and improving our highly automated Linux-based systems and platforms while supporting our broader technology infrastructure with a focus on automation. Responsibilities: Managing and improving our Linux-based infrastructure with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.

Designing, deploying, and maintaining on-premises Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads.

Developing and maintaining system-level software, middleware, and APIs to support internal platforms and services.

Automating system workflows and infrastructure tasks using Python, Bash, and configuration management tools like SaltStack.

Building and maintaining RPM packages and internal software repositories. Collaborating with Application Support (SRE), Development, and Security teams to ensure secure, automated CI/CD and platform integration.

Diagnosing and resolving complex system-level issues involving the OS, network, or container runtime.

Implementing hardened security configurations, including system hardening, secure communications, and identity/access integration. Participating in an on-call rotation to support critical infrastructure services. Documenting architectures, tools, and operational processes to support long-term maintainability.

Qualifications:5+ years of experience in Linux systems administration and infrastructure/platform engineering. Production experience managing Kubernetes, preferably in bare-metal or on-premises environmentsHands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) in production environments.Strong scripting and automation skills in Python and Bash. In-depth knowledge of Linux internals, kernel tuning, and performance diagnostics.

Hands-on experience with SaltStack (preferred), Puppet, or Ansible for configuration management.

Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Loki. Solid understanding of core infrastructure protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, NTP/PTP, DHCP, etc.).

Experience managing CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar. Strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Prior experience in highly regulated or low-latency environments.

Tagged as: ci/cd, kubernetes, linux