
Senior Linux System Engineer
General Motors
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Warren • California • Missouri • United States
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Salary
💰 $129,400 - $228,100 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Architect, deploy, and maintain Ubuntu Linux systems for development and production environments.
- Design and manage virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions using technologies such as Omnissa Horizon, Citrix, or similar platforms.
- Collaborate with software engineering teams to optimize system performance and integration.
- Automate system provisioning and configuration using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar.
- Monitor system health, performance, and security; implement proactive measures and incident response.
- Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, processes, and procedures.
- Provide Tier 3 support and mentorship to junior engineers and support staff.
- Participate in strategic planning for infrastructure growth and modernization.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Linux system engineering, with a strong focus on Ubuntu.
- Proven experience with virtual desktop environments (VDI), preferably in large-scale enterprise settings.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) and automation tools.
- Strong understanding of networking, storage, and security principles in Linux environments.
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Benefits
- GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs.
- Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Ubuntu Linuxvirtual desktop infrastructureAnsibleTerraformBashPythonDockerKubernetesnetworking principlessecurity principles
Soft skills
problem-solvingcommunicationdocumentationmentorship
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering