Job Description

 

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is currently seeking a Linux Engineer, Intermediate to join our team in LaVergne, TN (Greater Nashville area). This person designs, develops, supports, and maintains the organization’s infrastructure while proactively ensuring the highest level of system and infrastructure availability.

Want to help explore and build new ways to deliver content to the world? 

At Ingram, our Technology team is blazing a trail by providing content distribution services to thousands of publishers with key initiatives around business intelligence, machine learning, continuous integration and omnichannel.  We support diverse people and technology that highlights innovation through SaaS platforms, metadata, cloud, and containerization.   Our teams are agile, and emphasize authenticity, creativity, and transparency upon a fact-based foundation.   

The world is reading, and it is our goal to connect as many people as possible to the content they want in the simplest ways.  If you are an IT professional who strives to deliver results through collaborative partnerships, understanding what drives business, and enjoys working in a connected culture, we can’t wait to meet you! 

The ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or directly related year for year work experience.3+ years as a System Engineer or equivalent role  

We have a preference for:

Experience deploying and supporting Linux-based server operating systems3-5 years supporting RedHat or equivalent OSConfiguration automation tools such as Puppet, Ansible, Chef, and SaltStack, AnsibleDemonstrated experience utilizing Python, Bash, zshDemonstrated experience with virtualization technologies and hypervisors such as VMware, KVM, and Citrix XenServerExperience building/installing open-source databases such as MySQL, PostreSQL, MongoDBExperience in enterprise storage infrastructure technologies such as Fiber Channel, SANs NFS, CIFS and HCI ArchitectureExperience configuring and supporting Linux networking and service managementKnowledge of version control systems such as Git and SubversionDemonstrated experience utilizing software deployment tools such as Azure DevOPS, GitLabWorking knowledge of application containerization platforms such as Docker, Podman, and orchestration platforms such as KubernetesExperience working with Public Cloud platforms such as Google Cloud and Microsoft AzureDaily support of production servers to include responding to alerts, interacting with internal customers, etcAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamAbility to determine when to escalate problems as neededCurrent understanding of IT security best practice

The Linux Engineer’s key responsibilities are:

Troubleshoots problems related to physical and virtual infrastructure performance and resolve trouble tickets as assignedParticipates in a 24-hour on call rotation as part of a larger teamManages, participates, or performs tasks related to specific projects to implement new technology as assignedBuilds, configures, integrates, deploys and tests infrastructure components, operating systems, application software and system management toolsDesigns, builds, maintains and monitors systems and platforms ensuring they consistently exceed defined goals for availability, capacity, efficiency, scalability, and performanceBuilds, implements, and maintains security, redundancy, and backup strategiesEvaluates, maintains, and modifies established ‘best practices’ for infrastructure maintenance and asset managementMaintains consistent documentation for system configurations, installation and administration proceduresUtilizes configuration automation tools such as Puppet, Ansible, Chef, and SaltStackInteracts regularly with senior engineers to identify, build, and implement automation to drive greater efficiencies and standardsDeploys, configures, manages and maintains system monitoring tools such as Solarwinds, Nagios/Icinga, and PrometheusOrganizes priorities, escalate problems as needed and communicate effectively with manager, co-workers and clientsConsults with Ingram associates, vendors, and trading partners to evaluate business opportunities related to our technology infrastructure

Hiring Salary Range: $95,295k - $120,834k. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. It will be determined by factors including but not limited to:  the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Additional Information

Perks/Benefits:

A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistance programs, Group Legal, & moreWellness program with access to onsite gym and basketball court for associatesEncouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement programFinancial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your communityCompany match program for United Way donationsVolunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits throughout the yearTake breaks or brainstorm in our game room with ping pong & foosballCasual Dress Code & Flexible Schedules (per team)

The world is reading, and Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning. Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, Tennessee Book Company LLC, Ingram Content Group UK Ltd. and Ingram Content Group Australia Pty Ltd. 

Ingram Content Group LLC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

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