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WOW

Principal Engineer, Linux, Virtualization Infrastructure

WOW

. Design and configure greenfield datacenter deployments while modernizing and retrofitting existing environments .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Linux and Unix operating systems, virtualization technologies, and enterprise storage architectures while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-availability infrastructure solutions. Proven ability to manage complex systems projects and provide technical support in dynamic environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Linux Systems AdministrationVirtualization TechnologiesStorage Area Networks (SANs)Networking FundamentalsTechnical Support

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Hard Skills
Linux Operating SystemsUnix Operating SystemsVMwareProxMoxDockerKubernetesSystems Infrastructure ManagementEnterprise Storage ArchitecturesCapacity PlanningFault Tolerance
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration SkillsDecision-Making SkillsMentoring Skills
Tools & Technologies
Fibre ChannelVxLANNASMicrosoft OfficeLab and Testing Environments
Industry Keywords
Datacenter DeploymentsSystem IntegrationOperational ImprovementsDisaster RecoveryOn-Call Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
DockerKubernetesLinuxUnixVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design and configure greenfield datacenter deployments while modernizing and retrofitting existing environments
  • Lead system integration efforts for new technologies and infrastructure solutions through research, design, implementation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance
  • Maintain and manage multiple virtualization clusters, including current and future capacity planning
  • Monitor enterprise infrastructure platforms and drive actionable recovery and operational improvements
  • Co-manage Fibre Channel, VxLAN, and NAS environments with a focus on fault tolerance, high availability, and disaster recovery
  • Analyze user and application requirements to determine operating system, storage, memory, and CPU needs for physical and virtual server environments
  • Lead the design, analysis, configuration, and implementation of enterprise storage architectures
  • Collaborate with networking and security teams to deliver solutions for internal business units and external customers
  • Ensure service platforms and applications are backed up according to established policies and procedures
  • Participate in technology strategy discussions and provide recommendations based on industry research and engineering expertise
  • Serve as an engineering-level escalation resource for the NOC and operational teams during fault analysis and incident isolation
  • Lead deployment and configuration of high-availability systems and storage architectures
  • Partner with cross-functional engineering teams on emerging technologies and infrastructure initiatives
  • Create and maintain detailed systems and application documentation
  • Provide professional technical support to internal and external customers
  • Maintain, enhance, and deploy hardware and software technologies in lab and testing environments
  • Mentor and support fellow engineers and technical team members
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • 7+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Administrator, Linux Systems Engineer, or related infrastructure engineering role
  • Expertise with Linux and/or Unix operating systems
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals
  • Solid knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SANs)
  • Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies, including VMware, ProxMox, Docker, and Kubernetes
  • Experience managing complex systems infrastructure projects
  • Working knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse technical teams
  • Strong independent problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Participation in on-call rotations, including occasional overnight and weekend support
  • Occasional travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Short-term incentive plan
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Company holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued development
  • Employee broadband discounts