Senior Linux System Administrator

Senior Linux System AdministratorForterra is seeking a highly skilled Linux System Administrator with a strong focus on Ansible, Automation, and Python to join our dynamic team. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing automation solutions using Ansible, developing automation scripts in Python, maintaining Linux systems, and optimizing network connectivity and security. The primary goal is to streamline operations and improve efficiency through automation while ensuring the stability and security of system infrastructure.What you'll do:Develop, maintain, and enhance automation scripts.Install, configure, deploy, and troubleshoot Linux-based autonomous vehicle systems for customers both on-site and remotely.Implement and maintain Continuous Integration (CI/CD) tools such as Ansible, Docker, and Python-based automation frameworks.Automate system administration tasks to reduce manual efforts and increase efficiency.Ensure clear and effective communication with both engineers and customers.Thoroughly document automation workflows and system configurations to facilitate continuous process improvement.Minimum Qualifications:5+ years Linux administration in production environmentsStrong infrastructure automation experience including but not limited to Salt, Puppet, or AnsibleProficiency in Python for automation and scriptingExperience automating system provisioning, configuration, and deploymentSolid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing)Ability to support and troubleshoot distributed systemsPreferred Qualifications:Strong infrastructure automation experience using AnsibleExperience deploying to embedded or edge systemsContainerization (Docker)CI/CD pipelinesNetwork troubleshooting tools (tcpdump, Wireshark)Experience with custom Linux distributionsUS Salary Range $115,000—$135,000The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra's overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in all personnel practices. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran and disability status, and criminal history, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.Forterra is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.To see Forterra's candidate data privacy policy, please visit Forterra Legal | Job Applicant Privacy Notice.