LinuxONE Infrastructure Engineer (Remote)
DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a highly experienced remote LinuxONE Infrastructure Engineer to support and manage the enterprise LinuxONE environment across multiple physical data centers for one of our clients.Overview: The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise with Linux on zSystems/LinuxONE, Red Hat/OpenShift, IBM HMC, storage, networking, and enterprise infrastructure administration. The role may also require support during off-hours, maintenance windows, and critical production activities. This role will be 40 hours and is slated to until 12/31/2026. Further extension is a possibility.You will:* Support the entire LinuxONE estate across 4 physical locations* Manage and support 13 LinuxONE Emperor 5 systems* Deploy, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain LinuxONE infrastructure* Provide technical leadership and consultative guidance for LinuxONE initiatives and migration solutionsKey Responsibilities:* Administer and support LinuxONE infrastructure across multiple data centers* Perform Linux deployment, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting* Manage IBM HMC, LinuxONE systems, storage, and network connectivity* Analyze requirements and recommend infrastructure and migration solutions* Lead technical discussions with clients and internal teams* Develop technical documentation and presentations* Provide executive-level technical communication and consulting* Lead or support Linux migration and modernization initiatives* Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and provide root-cause analysis* Collaborate with engineering/development teams when required* Provide technical leadership and assist with project planning and infrastructure sizingRequirements* 8+ years of experience deploying and/or administering Linux on zSystems or LinuxONE* 5+ years working with Red Hat, Canonical Ubuntu distributions* 5+ years of experience with Red Hat OpenShift* 5+ years of experience in client-facing communications, requirements analysis, technical documentation, presentations, and executive-level communication* 5+ years of strong problem determination, troubleshooting, and debugging experience* 5+ years administering Linux systems, including installation, maintenance, storage, and networking* Strong experience with Fiber Channel/SAN technologies* 5+ years of experience administering the IBM Hardware Management Console (HMC)* 5+ years of experience with Git, Ansible, TerraformPreferred Qualifications:* Expert-level knowledge of Linux on zSystems/LinuxONE technologies* Experience architecting and implementing Linux migration solutions* Experience leading technical teams* Ability to communicate and present effectively to client executive management* Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills* Strong project management capabilities* Experience collaborating with development organizations* Experience sizing and scoping enterprise infrastructure/services engagements* Experience with LinuxONE Emperor systems, particularly large-scale enterprise environmentsJob TypeContractCompensation90 - $100