Senior Storage Engineer (remote)

What you will do

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Storage Engineer to join our dynamic team! You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Linux-based systems and infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the stability, performance, and security of our Linux environments, while also leading architectural initiatives to support our organization's technology strategy. This is a remote position, but candidates must be a US citizen and live in the US.

How you will do it

• Design and architect scalable and high-availability Linux infrastructures, including servers, storage, and networking components.

• Develop high-level designs and detailed specifications for Linux-based solutions that align with business needs.

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux servers and associated services (e.g., web servers, database servers, application servers).

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Chef.

• Monitor system performance and resource utilization, implementing optimizations as needed to enhance system efficiency. Utilize monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana) to proactively identify and resolve issues.

• Implement security best practices for Linux systems, including access controls, firewalls, and regular security audits.

• Manage system updates and patches to ensure compliance with security policies and industry standards.

• Provide expert-level support for Linux-related issues, troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network problems.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex technical challenges and improve overall system reliability.

• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans and strategies for Linux environments.

• Conduct regular testing of disaster recovery procedures to ensure readiness and effectiveness.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for system architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.

• Share knowledge and best practices with team members and provide training and mentorship as needed.

• Stay current with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in Linux systems and open-source technologies.

• Evaluate new tools and technologies to enhance system performance and operational efficiency.

What you will need
Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Experience working with Legacy Storage Technologies such as VMAX, VNX & HP XP, Isilon, Unity

• Experience working with Backup Technologies - IBM Spectrum Protect(TSM) & Dell Networker, Avamar

• 5+ years of experience in Linux system administration, engineering, or architecture roles.

• Proven experience with various Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian).

• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems, shell scripting (Bash, Python), and system administration.

• Experience with configuration management and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef). Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Preferred

• Experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).

• Knowledge of networking concepts, firewall configuration, and security protocols.

• Familiarity with ITIL best practices and experience in change management processes.

• Relevant certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC), or CompTIA Linux+.