Linux System Engineer – Digital Platform | Information Technology

About the role

BETA Technologies seeks a Linux System Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux systems administration, with experience in managing complex infrastructures and supporting innovation at scale.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable, reliable, secure system for provisioning and field update of embedded Linux systems with image-based updates and automatic rollback
• Maintain robust, secure Linux infrastructure that supports flight test, charge systems, and other product teams
• Support Innovation at Scale: Build and manage standard images and management frameworks that allow autonomous teams to move quickly while adhering to BETA standards, required software setup, and vetted distribution packages
• Ensure Safety & Compliance: Implement enterprise-grade security and monitoring systems that meet industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Administer Linux endpoints across the enterprise, including user laptops, engineering data loggers, and manufacturing tools, to maintain supported and secure device management within IT standards
• Create automated deployment and testing environments that enable rapid deployment of physical and virtual systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of Linux systems administration experience (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, or similar distributions)
• Strong knowledge of identity and access management (SAML, OAuth, LDAP, Active Directory, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Intune
• Experience with configuration management tools (Landscape, Ansible, Puppet, or similar)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, and PowerShell)
• Experience with automated patching and update management systems
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls)
• Cloud platform expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Infrastructure-as-code experience (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Container orchestration experience (Docker and Kubernetes)
• DevOps/GitOps methodology experience with CI/CD pipeline management
• Knowledge of embedded Linux systems and real-time operating environments
• Relevant certifications (RHCE, CompTIA Security+, AWS Solutions Architect, or similar)
• Experience with PXE boot environments and bare-metal provisioning systems
• Knowledge of security hardening practices and compliance frameworks (such as NIST 800-171 and CMMC 2.0)
• HPC cluster administration experience (Slurm, PBS, SGE) including job scheduling, resource management, and performance optimization
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Off-hours work is required to perform off-hours system maintenance
• Up to 10% travel may be required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of Linux systems administration experience (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, or similar distributions)

Skills

• Identity and access management (SAML, OAuth, LDAP, Active Directory, etc.)
• Configuration management tools (Landscape, Ansible, Puppet, or similar)
• Scripting languages (Bash, Python, and PowerShell)
• Azure, AWS, and GCP cloud platforms
• Terraform, CloudFormation, Docker, and Kubernetes container orchestration
• DevOps/GitOps methodology
• Embedded Linux systems and real-time operating environments
• Security hardening practices and compliance frameworks (such as NIST 800-171 and CMMC 2.0)
• HPC cluster administration experience (Slurm, PBS, SGE)

Benefits

• Competitive Total Compensation package including Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units
• Onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave
• Daily lunch provided
• Flight lessons as part of the experience
• Additional perks that make work genuinely rewarding

Pay

$85,000 - $115,000 USD

Schedule

Off-hours work is required to perform off-hours system maintenance. Up to 10% travel may be required.