Senior Linux Data Center Engineer

About the Role

Samsung SDS America, the IT solutions and services arm of Samsung, is seeking a Senior Linux Data Center Engineer to join our team in Plano, TX. This full-time, on-site role is ideal for a seasoned infrastructure professional with expertise in Linux systems and high-performance computing (HPC). You’ll design, implement, and optimize mission-critical infrastructure across data centers, networks, security, VMware, storage, and GPU platforms, leveraging automation and scripting to manage on-premises and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize infrastructure systems across multiple platforms, including data centers, server hardware, operating systems, virtualization technologies, storage and backup solutions, automation tools, scripting languages, container orchestration, monitoring and logging, and cloud environments.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of infrastructure systems.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures for system installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance issues and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure systems with applications and services.
• Stay current with industry trends and recommend technology upgrades.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for urgent infrastructure issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a similar field.
• At least 8 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, including data center operations, server hardware, Linux, and Windows system administration.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V) and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Hands-on experience building and implementing GPU clusters and optimizing container orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Expertise in enterprise storage and backup solutions (NetApp, Veeam).
• Strong understanding of Cisco networking (Catalyst, Nexus) and concepts (VLANs, ACLs, NAT, VPNs, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Eligibility to work in the US without restrictions and willingness to work on-site in Plano, TX.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Packer).
• Working knowledge of Palo Alto Firewall, monitoring, logging, and cloud infrastructure provisioning.

Benefits

• Top-notch medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Wellness program.
• Parental leave.
• 401K match and savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Paid holidays and time off.
• Additional benefits.

Location: 6625 Excellence Way, Plano, TX 75023
Business travel: 5% domestic & international