Solera, Inc.

Senior System Engineer

Solera, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AnsibleLinuxPerlPythonUnix

About the role

  • Deploy, configure, and maintain AIX and Linux servers in a high-availability data center environment.
  • Ensure server health, uptime, and performance through proactive monitoring and disaster recovery planning.
  • Apply routine patches and security remediations in compliance with organizational policies.
  • Develop and manage standardized OS templates; automate virtual machine provisioning.
  • Manage configuration automation using AWX/Ansible Tower, including playbook development, role creation, and inventory management.
  • Administer Red Hat Satellite for system provisioning, patching, and lifecycle management across Linux environments.
  • Oversee FreeIPA for centralized identity, authentication, and access control across Unix-based systems.
  • Operate and manage IBM Power Systems infrastructure, including configuration and maintenance of Hardware Management Consoles (HMC).
  • Administer VIOS (Virtual I/O Server) environments to support virtualized AIX workloads and optimize resource allocation.
  • Implement and maintain audit controls to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and security frameworks.
  • Conduct regular audits of system configurations, access permissions, and operational practices to identify and remediate gaps.
  • Collaborate with project teams on technical design, rollout strategies, and implementation of server infrastructure.
  • Handle daily operations including change requests, incident resolution, system monitoring, and troubleshooting.
  • Document server configurations, procedures, and operational standards.
  • Embrace DevOps methodologies to automate and streamline routine tasks and system workflows.

Requirements

  • Installation, configuration and administration (AIX Servers, RedHat, Centos)
  • Scripting and other automation (ie Shell, Ansible, Perl or Python)
  • Proven experience with AIX and Linux system administration in enterprise environments.
  • Hands-on expertise with AWX/Ansible Tower for infrastructure automation.
  • Solid understanding of Red Hat Satellite for patching and system management.
  • Experience managing FreeIPA or similar identity management platforms.
  • Strong working knowledge of IBM Power Systems, HMC configuration, and VIOS administration.
  • Familiarity with audit controls, compliance frameworks, and security best practices.
  • Strong grasp of server monitoring tools, patch management, and disaster recovery protocols.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in project-based and operational settings.
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Remote work options

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
AIXLinuxRed HatCentOSShell scriptingAnsiblePerlPythonIBM Power SystemsVIOS
Soft skills
collaborationdocumentationcommunicationtroubleshootingincident resolutionchange managementproactive monitoringdisaster recovery planningoperational practicesproject-based teamwork