
Senior Systems Engineer
Humana
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $97,900 - $133,500 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Plan, schedule, and execute patching of Linux servers (Red Hat, Oracle Linux, etc.) in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Assess, test, and validate patches and updates in non-production environments prior to deployment.
- Coordinate with application owners and other stakeholders to minimize downtime and business disruption during patching activities.
- Monitor server health, performance, and security post-patching; address issues as needed.
- Automate patch management processes using tools such as Ansible, or Satellite.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patching activities, compliance status, and server configurations.
- Participate in vulnerability management efforts by remediating security findings related to Linux systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational excellence and incident response.
- Continuously improve patching procedures and policies based on industry’s best practices and emerging threats.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Linux systems engineering/administration in a large-scale enterprise environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in patch management, system upgrades, and vulnerability remediation for Linux servers.
- Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible) and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python).
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Experience with cloud-based Linux environments (AWS, Azure).
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
- short-term and long-term disability
- life insurance
- many other opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Linux systems engineeringpatch managementsystem upgradesvulnerability remediationscriptingBashPythonautomationAnsiblecloud-based Linux environments
Soft Skills
troubleshootinganalytical skillscommunication skillsindependent workteam collaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detailoperational excellence
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information Technologyrelated field degreeequivalent experience