Linux Systems Engineer

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

What you’ll be doing...

As a Systems Engineer, you will help build out, maintain, and troubleshoot our rapidly expanding infrastructure. You will be part of a talented team of software and systems engineers that demonstrate superb technical competency, delivering mission critical infrastructure and ensuring the highest levels of availability, performance, and security.

• Installing and configuring integrated hardware and software solutions.
• Managing and monitoring all installed systems and infrastructure.
• Collaborating with software engineering teams on project deliverables.
• Building/maintaining, developing and testing production environments.
• Coordinating and communicating with NOC; provide Tier-2 and Tier-3 level support.
• Creating scripts for basic system automation.

Where you'll be working...

In this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location, Ashburn, VA.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with Linux platform engineering and administration.
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation as a condition of employment.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.
  Experience in Scripting (Python, Perl, or Shell).
• Experience in telecom domain, networking protocols, communications products.
• Experience in building VMs.
• Knowledge of Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Solr, HBase, Cloudera).
• Database knowledge.
• Knowledge of analytical approach to problem solving and decision-making.
• Good work ethic, integrity, and communication skills.

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