Linux Automation Engineer II

Sonepar•Hamilton Township, NJ

23h

About The Position

Sonepar Management Group (SMG) supports our Sonepar brands (i.e. operating companies) in the US through a shared services model. These services include, but are not limited to: human resources, finance, digital enterprise, supply chain, vendor relations, marketing, legal, and communications. The SMG teams enable our brands to do business in their local regions while taking advantage of the scale and collective resources of a global enterprise.SMG fosters an inclusive and supportive culture. We offer leadership and development programs to help you reach your career goals. Our associates share in our collective achievements, and we firmly believe that Sonepar is “Powered by Difference.” By driving technology and innovation, enabling paths to success, and caring about our people and their families, we have built a workplace where you can build a fulfilling career. The Linux Systems Engineer supports the administration, operation, and ongoing improvement of Sonepar’s enterprise Linux environments under the guidance of senior engineering staff. This role focuses on developing strong foundational Linux engineering skills while contributing to automation, monitoring, and production system support. The position provides hands-on exposure to modern infrastructure tools and practices and builds the technical depth required to advance into senior engineering roles.

Requirements

Hands‑on experience supporting Linux systems in an enterprise or production environment.
Working knowledge of core Linux administration concepts including services, file systems, permissions, users/groups, and basic security practices.
Exposure to automation or configuration management tools (Ansible preferred) with the ability to follow and modify existing playbooks/scripts.
Basic Bash scripting experience, including the ability to read, troubleshoot, and make small enhancements.
Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools and observability concepts (metrics, logs, alerts, dashboards).
Foundational understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, and standard troubleshooting methods.
Exposure to virtualized environments (e.g., VMware) and how Linux systems operate within them.
Basic understanding of Git and version control principles; willingness to follow established DevOps and Infrastructure‑as‑Code practices.
Individuals must be authorized to work in the United States for Sonepar without VISA sponsorship now or in the future.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field OR equivalent practical experience.
Required Certification: Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or .Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC)

Nice To Haves

Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible AutomationCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Responsibilities

Linux Systems Administration & Support- Assist with the deployment, administration, and maintenance of Linux systems across production and non‑production environments. Perform routine operational tasks, monitor system health, and follow established standards and procedures.
Automation & Configuration Support- Support existing infrastructure automation using Ansible by maintaining playbooks, roles, and documentation. Assist with automating provisioning, configuration updates, and patching under the direction of senior engineers.
Monitoring & Observability Support- Help maintain monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki. Contribute to dashboard updates, log review, alert triage, and basic performance analysis.
Troubleshooting & Incident Support- Provide first‑line and secondary support for Linux‑related issues. Troubleshoot system, application, and performance issues following documented procedures. Escalate complex problems as needed and participate in incident response and post‑incident reviews.
Platform, Patch & Infrastructure Support- Assist with Linux patching, vulnerability remediation, and OS lifecycle management.Support Linux workloads in virtualized environments and collaborate with infrastructure and networking teams.