Linux Platform Operations Engineer

About the role

The Cloud and Connectivity organization is actively looking for a Linux Platform Operations Engineer to join them. This is a full-time role located in Indianapolis, IN, with relocation required. The expected shift hours are 11:30am – 8:30pm US Eastern Standard Time (EST) / 12:30-9:30pm US Eastern Daylight-Saving Time (EDT) with a shift rotation of Monday - Friday / Thursday - Monday. Less than 5% travel is expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES).
• Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and containerized platforms.
• Handle VMware Vsphere, Linux-based VMs, and physical server management (HP, DELL, IBM).
• Configure and maintain Linux network services (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls, TCP/IP).
• Develop and manage Ansible playbooks for automation of system configurations and deployments.
• Write Bash/Python scripts for system management and automation.
• Leverage AI-driven automation tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, or similar) to enhance scripting efficiency, accelerate development, and streamline operational workflows.
• Follow ITIL-based incident, problem, and change management processes using ServiceNow.
• Manage incident resolution and root cause analysis for critical server issues.
• Oversee change management processes, ensuring minimal impact to production environments.
• Technical leadership supporting enterprise grade infrastructure solutions and leading the deployment at multiple global locations.
• Strong hands-on experience performing troubleshooting and Linux system administration with automated infrastructure availability and resiliency and resiliency at enterprise scale, including exposure to modern AI/ML-driven operational frameworks.
• Consistent track record of high quality, agile focused, team-based solution delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related technical field.
• 5+ years’ experience as a Linux OS/Platform Engineer.
• Experience with cloud IaaS platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including architecture, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Demonstrated experience or exposure to AI-enabled automation tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, or similar), with the ability to apply them in engineering or operational contexts.
• Experience leading a global large-scale Infrastructure project.

Qualifications

• Technical expertise and leadership to turn ideas and concepts into operation solutions.
• Linux, Dell SAN storage or Cloud certifications are a bonus, or we are willing to help you develop.
• Experience in Ubuntu, Amazon Linux, AWS and Azure environments.
• Redhat Satellite patch management tools experience.
• Experience in RedHat OpenShift and Containerized solutions.
• Experience managing GPFS clusters.
• Centrify or similar authentication management tools.
• Experience in a regulated or healthcare environment.
• Proficient in utilizing monitoring tools such as Splunk or similar platforms.