Sr. Systems Engineer - Linux

About the role

Axos Bank Target Range: $120,000.00 /Yr. - $145,000.00 /Yr. Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

Responsibilities

• Linux Administration
  • Manage Linux/Unix systems (build, patching, performance tuning)
  • Ensure system stability, security hardening, and uptime
  • Support application teams with OS and middleware dependencies
  • Participate in Major Incident (P1/P2) management and RCAD
  • Drive automation to reduce manual recovery efforts like Bash / Python. Puppet Automation
  • Develop and maintain Puppet modules/manifests
  • Automate server provisioning, patching, and application deployment
  • Enforce configuration standardization and drift remediation
• VMware Infrastructure
  • Administer vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter
  • Provision and manage Unix/Linux VMs and templates
  • Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and DR (Zerto)
• Security & Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to SOX, FFIEC, and internal security policies
  • Perform patching, vulnerability remediation, and access control
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and compliance posture
• Backup & DR
  • Support enterprise backup and DR solutions
  • Participate in DR drills and failover testing
  • Ensure high availability and no single point of failure
• Change & Operations
  • Execute changes via ServiceNow (CAB, risk, rollback)
  • Maintain runbooks, SOPs, and documentation

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Linux Administration
• Strong expertise in Puppet (configuration management)
• Hands-on experience with VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
• Experience in production support / incident management
• Scripting: Bash / Python
• Knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS) and storage systems
• Experience with ITSM (incident/change management)

Preferred

• RHCE / RHCSA
• Vmware VCP
• Puppet Certified Professional

Axos Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
• HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading

About Axos

Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We’re a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers. Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Functions and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time.
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc.

E-Verify and Right to Work Notices

Axos participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish)