Senior Software Engineer

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

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Job Description

Job Description:

Overview:

We're seeking a highly capable Red Hat/Linux Administrator to join our Platform team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Linux system administration, containerization (particularly Docker), and automation through scripting. This role is crucial for the maintenance, enhancement, and security of our Linux infrastructure and for automating operational tasks.

Experience:

• Overall experience of 5-8 years
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in Linux administration.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience with Docker or other container technologies.
• Minimum 3 - 4 years of Experience with shell scripting and Ansible automation tools.
  
  

Basic Requirements

Qualifications:

• B.Tech in Computer Science or a related field with Computer science as one of the core subjects
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to document processes and procedures
  
  

Key Skillset:

Red Hat/Linux Administration:

• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of operating systems.
• User and group management.
• File system management and storage administration.
• Security hardening and patching.
• Performance monitoring and tuning.
• Troubleshooting system issues.
• Backup and recovery strategies.
• Network configuration and management.
• Managing system services and daemons.
  
  

Docker and Container Management:

• Creating, managing, and maintaining Docker images and containers.
• Working with Dockerfiles and building custom images.
• Understanding Docker networking and storage.
• Utilizing container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm (depending on the context).
• Deploying and scaling containerized applications.
• Monitoring container health and performance.
• Implementing container security best practices.
  
  

Automation:

• Automating system administration tasks
• Implementing infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Ansible, Terraform
• Developing automation workflows for application deployment and management
  
  

Preferred Certifications:

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
  
  

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.