Operating Systems Services | Linux OS Engineer III (Azure)

Epsilon is now part of AMERICAN SYSTEMS!

We are pleased to announce Epsilon, Inc. has joined AMERICAN SYSTEMS. Together, we're combining our expertise and expanding our resources to enhance support for our customers and create new opportunities for our employees. Epsilon will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of AMERICAN SYSTEMS until December 31, 2025, transitioning fully to AMERICAN SYSTEMS on January 1, 2026. We're committed to a smooth transition and look forward to what we'll achieve together.

Read more here: AMERICAN SYSTEMS Acquires Epsilon, Inc.

Our Customer's Mission:
The USDA Digital Infrastructure Services Center (DISC) operates 24/7/365 to provide comprehensive on premises and cloud-based hosting services, including Disaster Recovery, security, and professional support services and operations to approximately 35 federal organizations. The USDA and other Federal partners depend upon DISC's highly complex and interconnected technology infrastructure to conduct their operations. To better support this mission, DISC is modernizing their technology by transitioning to a continuous integration, deployment, and code-based organization.

Compensation & Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits through a major national carrier, generous PTO, paid holidays, and immediate 401(k) contribution. Starting January 1st, 2026, you'll gain access to AMERICAN SYSTEMS' benefits package and employee ownership program-details will be shared during your recruiter conversation.

Responsibilities

An average day:
As Operating Systems Services | Linux OS Engineer III (Azure), you will manage and oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux servers and associated hardware/software components within the data center. This role continuously monitors system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing system resources to ensure smooth operations and efficient functioning. The Engineer will respond to system alerts, diagnosing issues, and swiftly resolving technical problems to minimize downtime and maintain high availability of services. This position will employ scripting to automate routine tasks, streamline processes, and enhance system efficiency. The Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, documenting system configurations, procedures, and best practices to ensure knowledge sharing and adherence to standard operating protocols within the data center environment. In this position you will:

• Engineer and administer all aspects of RHEL 7, 8, and 9 servers, including upgrading, patching, troubleshooting, resolving, designing, communicating, analyzing system logs, managing network configurations, storage volumes and configurations, hardening systems to DISA STIG regulatory standard, remediating vulnerabilities, configuration management, and system monitoring.
• Support Linux server environments in Microsoft Azure, including Azure Compute, Azure Storage, Azure Identity Management, and Azure networking features, as well as hybrid workloads in Azure VMware Solution (AVS).
• Provide as-needed technical support of related tooling, like Red Hat Satellite, Ansible Automation Platform, GitLab, and mail relay services.
• Perform scripting/automation efforts using Ansible, GitLab, or Python to reduce or eliminate administrative toil.
• Document and perform changes and resolve incidents and problems using the client's Configuration Management Tools and Systems.
• Produce knowledge transfer documentation to the client as required.
• Participate in Agile project management and a DevSecOps culture as required.
• Provide 24x7x365 support as needed.

Qualifications

• As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C) , Epsilon will not consider candidates for this position who do not meet the aforementioned conditions.
• Must be able to pass federal background investigation and obtain a Public Trust. ( This is a federal contract position and requires candidates to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of Security Clearance or Public Trust. Adjudication of the required Security Clearance or Public Trust is determined solely by the government. If the government determines that the candidate cannot obtain and/or maintain the appropriate level of Security Clearance or Public Trust, Epsilon will be unable to place the candidate in this position.)
• Bachelor's degree in an IT related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) engineer, preferred is experience supporting Ansible Automation Platform, and commercial cloud experience in any of the following: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently with varying deadlines and levels of importance
• Demonstrates the ability to lead efforts of analysis and resolution of problems or issues; identifies when and how to escalate problems to the appropriate level
• Experience and comfort with change and ambiguity given the ever-evolving nature of the business
• Experience collaborating with Technology and Business Teams to deliver data and technology solutions that meet business objectives
• Must be able to work well in a collaborative team environment, but also independently
• Strong detail orientation supported by ability to take a structured approach to achieve long-term objectives and build sustainable routines

Pay Transparency Statement for Epsilon

Epsilon is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $135,000.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. Epsilon provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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