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Senior Linux Engineer

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Request Technology

Schiller Park, IL (In Person)

$155,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/1/2026

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Senior Linux Engineer at Request Technology Senior Linux Engineer at Request Technology in Schiller Park, Illinois Posted in about 22 hours ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
NO SPONSORSHIP - NO OPT
Senior Linux Platform Engineer - Salary 150-160
K Location:
Chicago, IL
ON SITE 4 DAYS A WEEK
Looking for candidates with k8s experience. The will include traditional systems management - configuration management, system debugging, etc. 5-6 YEARS
EXPERIENCE
Prefer financial or real time environment experience, Kubernetes (K8) python bash or go. You will have linux internals, kernel tuning and performance diagnostics. salt stack puppet or ansible preferred Managing and improving our Linux-based infrastructure with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability. Designing, deploying, and maintaining on-premises Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads. Developing and maintaining system-level software, middleware, and APIs to support internal platforms and services. Automating system workflows and infrastructure tasks using Python, Bash, and configuration management tools like SaltStack. Building and maintaining RPM packages and internal software repositories. Collaborating with Application Support (SRE), Development, and Security teams to ensure secure, automated CI/CD and platform integration.
The ideal candidate will have:
5+ years of experience in Linux systems administration and infrastructure/platform engineering. Production experience managing Kubernetes, preferably in bare-metal or on-premises environments Strong scripting and automation skills in Python and Bash. In-depth knowledge of Linux internals, kernel tuning, and performance diagnostics. Hands-on experience with SaltStack (preferred), Puppet, or Ansible for configuration management. Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Loki. Solid understanding of core infrastructure protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, NTP/PTP, DHCP, etc.). Experience managing CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar. Strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation Employee referral bonus program Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities Generous charitable giving company match Paid parental leave and fertility benefits On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers