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Principal Platform Engineer – Linux Infrastructure & Modernization

United States·Auroralead

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Overview

Description This role leads the design, operation, and modernization of secure Linux-based platforms supporting on-premise mission systems. The position balances deep infrastructure expertise with automation, containerization, and modernization initiatives while sustaining critical legacy…

Key Responsibilities

Engineer, maintain, and modernize Linux-based infrastructure platforms supporting on-prem mission systems Administer and optimize Linux server and operating system environments across development, test, and production Support and manage virtualized…

Requirements Summary

Strong hands-on experience with Linux server and OS administration in enterprise or mission environments Experience supporting VMware-based infrastructure Programming or scripting proficiency using Python, Bash, Java, or comparable languages…

Technical Tools

ansibleawsdockerjavakubernetespythontypescriptagilelinux

This role leads the design, operation, and modernization of secure Linux-based platforms supporting on-premise mission systems. The position balances deep infrastructure expertise with automation, containerization, and modernization initiatives while sustaining critical legacy environments.

Responsibilities

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Engineer, maintain, and modernize Linux-based infrastructure platforms supporting on-prem mission systems
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Administer and optimize Linux server and operating system environments across development, test, and production
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Support and manage virtualized infrastructure using VMware technologies
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Design and execute platform provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management processes
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Maintain and integrate COTS software stacks within secure enterprise environments
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Develop and maintain automation and scripting solutions using tools such as Python, Bash, or similar languages
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Implement and manage configuration management and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef)
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Support containerized platforms using Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher where applicable
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Contribute to platform hardening, security compliance, and DevSecOps-aligned practices
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Participate in Agile delivery frameworks including Scrum and SAFe

Requirements

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Strong hands-on experience with Linux server and OS administration in enterprise or mission environments
Experience supporting VMware-based infrastructure
Programming or scripting proficiency using Python, Bash, Java, or comparable languages
Experience with platform provisioning, configuration, and full lifecycle management
Familiarity managing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software stacks
Working knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and SAFe

Nice to Have

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Experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible or Chef
Exposure to container orchestration and runtime platforms, including Kubernetes, Docker, and Rancher
Familiarity with AWS or cloud-adjacent environments
Experience with system hardening and security-focused platform engineering