Linux Support Engineer at Clark Davis Associates

*No C2C*Must be a US Citizen or GC holderAbout the RoleWe are looking for a Support Engineer to take ownership of the operational and non-development workloads that our engineering team currently shares. This is a hands-on, varied role that includes system monitoring, basic networking tasks, small-scale infrastructure management (including a lightweight Nagios installation), and automation of routine processes.DevOps/infrastructure capabilities.What You’ll DoSystems Monitoring & Operational SupportOwn and maintain our small Nagios monitoring environment and help expand/improve alerting over time.Monitor systems, services, and basic metrics; respond to alerts and resolve or escalate issues.Identify when systems deviate from normal patterns and react quickly and calmly.Support day-to-day operational workflows across infrastructure and internal services.Linux Administration & AutomationAct as a primary Linux sysadmin (Debian preferred, not required).Perform routine maintenance, updates, configuration changes, and system checks.Write scripts (Bash, Python) to automate repetitive tasks and streamline processes—focus on improving rather than just following runbooks.Help manage core services such as DNS, NTP/PTP time sync, SSL certificates, logging, and authentication tools.Networking & Vendor CoordinationHandle basic Cisco networking tasks—sufficient to communicate requirements to external network engineers and verify work completion.Assist with troubleshooting connectivity issues (nothing heavy-duty; baseline knowledge is acceptable).Tooling, Services & InfrastructureExposure or experience in any of the following is useful (not expected to have all):NIS, DNSSlurmNagios, ZabbixGitLabMySQLYou will not be expected to master everything on this list—it's a wishlist of tools you might touch or learn over time.Documentation & Continuous ImprovementMaintain clear documentation, logs, and configuration details.Identify recurring issues and assist in developing more robust or automated solutions.Contribute to small infrastructure improvements and operational efficiency projects.Ideal CandidateWe’re looking for someone who is:Smart, motivated, teachable, and eager to grow.A natural problem-solver with good judgment.Reliable and consistent in follow-through.Calm under pressure and able to troubleshoot logically.Comfortable with Linux system administration (Debian a plus).Experienced with Bash/Python scripting and automation.Familiar with basic Cisco networking concepts.Interested in taking ownership of operational tasks and improving them.QualificationsUp to 5 years of experience in Linux administration, support engineering, or similar infrastructure/operations roles.Strong hands-on experience with Linux and command-line tools.Scripting experience in Bash, Python, or similar languages.Basic networking fundamentals (routing, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, etc.).Excellent communication and documentation skills.