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Infrastructure Automation Engineer - Linux

Raymond James Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States

hybridfull-time
Posted Feb 17, 2026

Role & seniority: Enterprise Systems Infrastructure Engineer (senior level; 6–10 years experience)

Stack/tools

  • Linux-based systems (RHEL/Ubuntu)

  • Red Hat Satellite, Ansible Automation Platform (or similar), Chef/Terraform

  • Automation/configuration: Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Resolve

  • Virtualization: VMware, Nutanix

  • Scripting: Shell, Bash, Python, Ruby, YAML, JSON

  • System monitoring, security best practices (CIS controls)

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Manage evaluation and implementation of new enterprise infrastructure products and technologies; research and recommend improvements within constraints

  2. Analyze business requirements to identify automation opportunities; plan capacity and determine software/hardware configurations

  3. Participate in projects (plans, task assignment, progress tracking), write/review system specs, and support incident/outage resolution

Must-have skills

  • 6–10 years of relevant experience; bachelor’s degree (CS/CE) or equivalent

  • Deep Linux system management and automation experience

  • Proficiency with Ansible (and/or Chef/Terraform) and related orchestration/configuration tools

  • Experience with Red Hat Satellite or similar tools; virtualization (VMware/Nutanix)

  • Knowledge of security best practices (CIS), monitoring, troubleshooting, event analysis

  • Ability to communicate clearly and work across technology teams; on-call support capability

Nice-to-haves

  • 3rd-level support experience for com

Full Description

Job Description Summary Using business driven requirements, plans and designs enterprise systems infrastructure including the evaluation and implementation of hardware and software products. Engineers and tests technology solutions. Monitors the day to day performance of the infrastructure and may work with project teams on the integration of new systems. Creates strategies and develops resolutions for complex problems, incidents and outage situations. Job Description This position follows our hybrid workstyle policy: Expected to be in a Raymond James office location a minimum of 10-12 days a month. Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage the evaluation and implementation of new products and technologies which typically cover a broad variety of enterprise-class infrastructure disciplines, primarily Linux based systems. Research and recommend innovative technologies and approaches for enterprise infrastructure management, upgrades, or improvements, while adhering to technical or budgetary constraints. Analyze business requirements, including identifying automation opportunities and formulate strategies to implement same. Proactively plan capacity of platforms and applications. Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, and security needs to determine software and hardware configurations. May participate in projects including preparing project plans, assigning tasks, monitoring statuses, coordinating efforts, validating team recommendations, integrating efforts into a comprehensive strategy and delivering results that matter on schedule. Write and/or review system specifications, including output requirements, flow charts and technical diagrams. Skill in: Shell scripting, bash, Python, Ruby, YAML, JSON Experience in: Advanced level experience in one of the following system management tools: Red Hat Satellite, Ansible Automation Platform or similar orchestration applications Automation and configuration management tools: Ansible, Chef, Resolve, or Terraform In depth background in one of the following operating system families – RHEL/Ubuntu Knowledge of: Security best practices for Linux-based systems, CIS controls, System monitoring, troubleshooting, and event analysis. Virtualization concepts and technologies – VMWare/Nutanix 3rd level support for resolution of compatibility and performance issues. Server provisioning and monitoring using industry-leading management tools. Ability to: Identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions. Deliver concise solutions and action plans in high visibility situations. Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; recommend or take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences. Demonstrate a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; remains current with developments and trends in areas of expertise. Develop and use collaborative relationships with other technology teams to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. Make internal and external clients and their needs a primary focus of actions; develop and sustain productive client relationships. Work a non-traditional schedule including on-call hours on a regular rotating basis. Education Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science, Bachelor’s: Computer Engineering, High School (HS) (Required) Work Experience General Experience - 6 to 10 years Certifications Travel Less than 25% Workstyle Hybrid At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. We expect our associates at all levels to: • Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same • Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes • Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind • Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter • Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. #LI-TC1 Raymond James is a diversified financial services company providing wealth management, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Founded in 1962 in St. Petersburg, Florida, rather than on Wall Street, we have always embraced being a different kind of financial services firm. Today, Raymond James has locations and subsidiaries across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF. Thanks for your interest in working with Raymond James. While we might not have the perfect role for you today, we'd love to keep in touch. Join our Talent Network to stay up to date on career opportunities that may be a good fit for you. Our business is deeply focused on people and their financial well-being. We're committed to helping individuals, corporations and institutions achieve their goals, while also supporting successful professionals and helping our communities prosper. We believe doing well and doing good aren't mutually exclusive. As an established but ever-evolving company, you can start – or continue – growing your career here. We invest in you with wide-ranging benefits and the support of leaders and colleagues who care. From development opportunities and enriching networking groups to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives, Raymond James is where good people grow. Our people-first culture is outlined in our Culture Blueprint. Check it out to see why many choose to work at Raymond James – and why they stay.

LinuxShell ScriptingBashPythonRubyYAMLJSONRed Hat SatelliteAnsible Automation PlatformAnsibleChefTerraformRHELUbuntuVMWareNutanixmulti-location

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