We are seeking a talented Linux Engineering Manager to join our dynamic and forward-thinking organization. Based in Atlanta, GA , this role will oversee a team of engineers, ensuring the scalability, security, and reliability of our Linux-based systems. This position is ideal for a skilled leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to drive innovation and continuous improvement across our infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Linux engineers, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
• Prioritize and assign workloads to team members, ensuring optimal resource utilization.
• Define performance metrics and KPIs, reporting progress to upper management regularly.
• Architect scalable infrastructure solutions and assess utilization trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define system requirements.
• Develop and maintain project roadmaps, timelines, and documentation.
• Optimize and manage multi-site data stores at a petabyte scale.
• Oversee network hardware administration, including VPNs, ACLs, load balancers, routers, and firewalls.
• Troubleshoot and monitor network issues, implementing effective solutions.
• Maintain and improve centralized logging, monitoring software, and operational policies.
• Manage vendor relationships for hardware/software purchases and contracted work.
• Ensure compliance with security and operational standards across multiple datacenters.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

Key Competencies

• Proficient in Linux and network administration, with a security-focused mindset.
• Strong project planning, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities, with a commitment to fostering a positive team environment.
• Proven ability to identify issues, troubleshoot problems, and develop innovative solutions.
• Results-driven, self-starter with a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a large-scale networked Linux environment.
• Expertise in CentOS, Rocky Linux, and RHEL engineering on the LAMP stack.
• In-depth knowledge of VMware, NFS, DNS, FTP, Rsync, and firewalls.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with AWS services such as IAM, EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, and Lambda.
• Networking experience with Fortigate hardware (VPNs, ACLs, traffic monitoring).
• Familiarity with IDS, penetration testing, and InfoSec tools.
• Knowledge of compliance standards such as SOC 2 Type 2 and security audits.
• Proficiency with Splunk, Cacti, and MySQL HA for network and database optimization.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team and contribute to the evolution of cutting-edge Linux infrastructure. As part of our innovative organization, you’ll work on impactful projects, collaborate with top-tier talent, and have access to ongoing professional development. Join us in shaping the future of technology while advancing your career in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.