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Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Linux) : 26-02280

San Jose, CA

Posted: 09/03/2026 Job Category: Software Engineering & Development Job Number: 26-02280 Country: US

Job Description

Primary Skills: Linux Administration (advanced), Python (advanced), Ansible (advanced), Debugging (advanced), System Design (advanced)
Contract Type:  W2
Duration:  12+ Months with possible extension
Location: #LI-Remote (PST) San jose , CA
Pay Range: $55.00-$60.00 Per Hour
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Job Summary:
This role involves building and maintaining the foundational operating system layer for a large-scale hybrid infrastructure. You will be responsible for automating the entire lifecycle of Linux hosts, from configuration and patching to image creation. The position requires deep troubleshooting skills across various system layers and the ability to lead projects to successful production deployment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Automate Linux host configuration, patching, and image creation.
  • Manage core system services, base images, and infrastructure components.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across OS and service layers.
  • Contribute to diverse codebases for issue diagnosis and resolution.
  • Drive projects from concept to production, ensuring reliability and scalability.
Must-Have Skills:
  • 7+ years working with Linux in production
  • Strong automation skills (Python and/or Ruby, Ansible preferred)
  • Experience debugging complex systems issues
  • Comfortable working across cloud + on-prem environments
Industry Experience:
Experience in regulated cloud and on-premises environments, particularly with compliance frameworks like FedRAMP, is highly preferred.

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