Senior Linux System Administrator Ansible

About the role

Forterra isseekinga highly skilledLinux System Administrator with a strong focus on Ansible Automation and Pythonto join our dynamic team. This role involves designing implementing and managing automation solutions using Ansible developing automation scripts in PythonmaintainingLinux systems and optimizing network connectivity and security. The primary goal is to streamline operations and improve efficiency through automation while ensuring the stability and security of system infrastructure.

What youll do

• Developmaintain and enhance automation scripts.

• Install configure deploy and troubleshoot Linux-based autonomous vehicle systems for customers both on-site and remotely.

• Implement andmaintainContinuous Integration (CI/CD) tools such as Ansible Docker and Python-based automation frameworks.

• Automate system administration tasks to reduce manual efforts and increase efficiency.

• Ensure clear and effective communication with both engineers and customers.

• Thoroughly document automation workflows and system configurations tofacilitatecontinuous process improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years Linux administration in production environments

• Strong infrastructure automation experienceincluding but not limited to Salt Puppet or Ansible

• Proficiencyin Python for automation and scripting

• Experience automating system provisioning configuration and deployment

• Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP DNS DHCP routing)

• Ability to support and troubleshoot distributed systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong infrastructure automation experience using Ansible

• Experience deploying to embedded or edge systems

• Containerization (Docker)

• CI/CD pipelines

• Network troubleshooting tools (tcpdump Wireshark)

• Experience with custom Linux distributions

US Salary Range
$115000$135000

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience education specialized training critical expertise training and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterras overall compensation addition to base salary and equity Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options including an HSA-eligible plan with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan including traditional Roth 401(k) and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. For more information about U.S. Security Clearances:click here.

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in all personnel are unique talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor including veteran and disability status and criminal history in accordance with applicable local state and federal laws.

Forterra is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC