Linux Engineer with Chef and Ansible Expertise

Job Title: Linux Engineer with Chef and Ansible Expertise

Please note that IBM requires a resource to start within 1 to 2 weeks.

Location: IBM Campus

Employment Type: [Full-time/Contract]

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Engineer with strong expertise in Chef and Ansible to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and automating Linux-based systems, ensuring high availability, and optimizing performance. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain Linux-based systems to meet business requirements.

Develop and maintain configuration management automation using Chef and Ansible.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Linux infrastructure and automation tools.

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support application and infrastructure deployment.

Monitor system performance, ensure security compliance, and optimize server configurations.

Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to implement best practices.

Create and maintain technical documentation for infrastructure and automation processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Linux Engineer, System Administrator, or similar role.

Advanced knowledge of Linux operating systems (eg, RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).

Strong expertise in automation tools like Chef and Ansible.

Experience with Scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Ruby.

Familiarity with CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar).

Solid understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure principles.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (eg, Prometheus, ELK Stack).

Certification in Linux or DevOps-related technologies is a plus.

Why Join Us?

Be part of an innovative team working on cutting-edge infrastructure projects.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Competitive day rate

If you are passionate about Linux systems and automation tools like Chef and Ansible, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be a key contributor to our team!