Senior Systems Engineer; Linux
Irving, Dallas County, Texas, 75084, USA
Listed on 2026-02-28
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing, Systems Engineer, IT Consultant
About Gartner IT:
Join a world-class team of skilled engineers who build creative digital solutions to support our colleagues and clients. We make a broad organizational impact by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that power Gartner. Gartner IT values its culture of nonstop innovation, an outcome-driven approach to success, and the notion that great ideas can come from anyone on the team.
About the role:As a Senior System Engineer, you will design, integrate, and manage complex systems over their life cycle. You’ll ensure all parts of a system work together efficiently to meet user needs and technical requirements.
What you will do:- Implement, and manage scalable and reliable infrastructure on Cloud Platforms via automation tools like Jenkins, Terraform or Cloud Formation.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Shell, Python to improve system efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
- Perform Linux administration tasks, system updates through AWS SSM, Azure Update Manager and Red Hat Satellite server, vulnerability management.
- Administration and maintenance of Ansible Automation Platform.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues across the development and production environments.
- Collaborate with development and application support teams to ensure smooth operation of applications.
- Continuously evaluate and implement new technologies to improve infrastructure and deployment processes.
- Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations and procedures.
- Optimize system resource utilization and capacity planning.
- Perform on call rotation.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology with 8+ yrs of experience. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
- Expertise in Linux System Administration.
- Expertise in Ansible Automation Platform.
- Expertise in Python, Ansible and shell scripting.
- Motivated, high‑potential performer, with demonstrated ability to influence and lead.
- Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change.
- Teachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement.
- Consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility, and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.
- Competitive compensation.
- Limitless growth and learning opportunities.
- Ongoing mentorship and apprenticeship;
Leadership courses, development programs, technical courses, certification opportunities and more! - A collaborative and positive culture – join a diverse team of professionals that are as smart and driven as you.
- A chance to make an impact – your work will contribute directly to our strategy.
- Hybrid Work Environment – enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in our dynamic offices.
- 20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year.
- Extensive medical, dental insurance and vision plan.
- 401K with corporate match, immediate vesting.
- Health‑and‑wellness‑related allowance programs.
- Parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Gartner Gives Charity Match. And much more!
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Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission‑critical priorities.
Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.
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