Staff IT Engineer

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SUMMARY OF ROLE

As a Linux and Cloud Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for cloud architecture, configuration, deployment and site reliability engineering for Maxeon cloud environment and Linux production services. We're looking for passionate engineers that enjoy partnering with software engineering teams to build and maintain automation to accelerate cloud adoption. You will be asked to leverage your understanding of public cloud architectural design and Linux skill to design and implement solutions that are secure, scalable and operationally sound.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):
Architect, build and maintain on premise and/or cloud infrastructure to support team and customer initiatives.
Maintain and improve existing infrastructure (build out autoscaling, support new services, optimize for cost efficiencies/authentication/search, etc)
Seeks opportunities for system improvement with a focus on continuous improvement of system functionality, efficiency and availability.
Work with Information Security Teams to maintain security requirements for operation of Linux systems.
Perform routine equipment checks, preventative maintenance and upgrades.
Maintain up to date documentation of designs/configurations.
Work with other service providers to support areas of common interest
Complies at all times with the Environment, Health and Safety and company manufacturing standards, rules and regulations.
Perform other duties that may be assigned.
On-call support may be required.
RELATED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum requirements
Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work experience.
Experience working within Linux distributions such as Oracle, RedHat or Suse with relevant certification.
Very strong problem-solving skills, with proven ability to analyze and determine root cause and resolution for complex problems
Working knowledge of database technologies (Oracle clustering and ASM, MondoDB and Mysql)
Experience with virtualization platform such as VMware
Experience with public clouds such as AWS and Azure (preferably with AWS Solution Architect certification)
Experience with Python, Perl or Shell scripting
Advanced knowledge of systems security practices (CISSP certification will be advantage)
Working knowledge with SAN/NAS

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION (optional)
Willingness to relocate to desired hiring location
Complies at all times the Environment, Health and Safety and Quality standards, rules and regulations

Safety Compliance
Your safety is our number one priority at Maxeon. All our employees must complete regular workplace safety training and comply with our mandatory safety standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is Maxeon’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. Maxeon will not tolerate unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by national, local, state or federal laws or regulations.