Linux Cloud Automation Engineer (Contract)

At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Overall Purpose:

This position will support designing, engineering and executing the installation and administration of the organization's Hosting Infrastructure and Linux Operating Systems (on-prem and AWS).

Administration of Linux operating systems utilizing automation and orchestration tools.

Essential Functions:

• Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs new and existing configuration management patterns and infrastructure as code. Performs systems engineering, installation, configuration of Linux servers.
• Works collaboratively with other technology and business teams to gather requirements and develop technology standards. Engages vendor partners to evaluate, test and implement technology solutions that meet business requirements.
• Implements and reviews systems monitoring to ensure platform availability and optimal performance. Analyzes systems health data and makes recommendations to improve performance, prevent service degradation and ensure high availability of servers.
• Provides systems production support, reporting and monitoring of availability for IT Systems.
• Resolves escalated and complex hardware/software related problems as tier III support, diagnose issues, performs root cause analysis and implements mitigating measures of assigned technology platforms.
• Identifies, evaluates and implements new technologies to continually simplify the environment while improving security and performance.
• Implements changes to existing hardware and operating system infrastructure such as security patches, non-security patches and technology upgrades in support of vulnerability management, emerging threats and lifecycle management.
• Creates and/or edits technology policies, procedures and associated documentation.
• Interacts with internal customers and external vendors to provide quality customer service.
• Supports the company's commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of technology systems and data.
• Support existing technology infrastructure in an on-call capacity as part of a team rotation.
• Stays current on the latest industry technologies, trends and strategies.
• Completes work in a timely and accurate manner while providing exceptional customer service.
• Participates in and follow change management processes for change implementation.
• The above job description is a summary of job responsibilities and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform tasks and other duties as assigned by their manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 8 years' experience in system administration, system engineering, computer programming or related work experience is required.
• Must demonstrate prior DevOps, systems engineering or related experience .
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and general understanding of software environments and network topologies.
• Usage of Linux CLI programs and ability to create and maintain bash scripts is essential.
• Able to facilitate technical design sessions.
• Ability to support Linux operating systems with a focus on Red Hat Compatible Kernel.
• Knowledge of one or more of the tools - Ansible, Packer, Terraform.
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, present a professional demeanor and work well independently is essential.
• Must possess strong organization skills, including the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects to meet various deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and it's native services.
• Must be able to work different schedules as part of an on-call rotation.
• Background and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in AWS, and Red Hat
• Ansible, Packer, Terraform certification(s) strongly preferred

Physical Requirements

Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers.

Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness

• Healthcare Coverage-Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan-Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.

• Paid Time Off -Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.

• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

• Maven Family Planning - provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

AndSOmuch more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure tocheck our Benefits page here for the latest. Ourteamcan share more during the interview process!

Early Warning Services, LLC ("Early Warning") considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.

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