Senior Linux System Administrator - Ansible

Forterra • Clarksburg, MD

4d • $115,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Forterra is seeking a highly skilled Linux System Administrator with a strong focus on Ansible, Automation, and Python to join our dynamic team. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing automation solutions using Ansible, developing automation scripts in Python, maintaining Linux 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.

Requirements

• 5+ years Linux administration in production environments
• Strong infrastructure automation experience including but not limited to Salt, Puppet, or Ansible
• Proficiency in 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automation scripts.
• Install, configure, deploy, and troubleshoot Linux-based autonomous vehicle systems for customers both on-site and remotely.
• Implement and maintain Continuous 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 to facilitate continuous process improvement.

Benefits

• 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%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed