Infrastructure Engineer

1d1 day ago

American Electric Power

US · Full-time · $74,551 – $93,189

About this role

Infrastructure Engineer supporting enterprise technology solutions with a primary focus on Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux platforms. The role involves planning, researching, and assisting in the design and engineering of computer, network, storage, and cloud infrastructure while delivering high-quality technology outcomes to the business.

Day-to-day work centers on Linux system upgrades, patching, and routine maintenance. Responsibilities include monitoring system performance and availability, performing installation and configuration of hardware and software components, and handling basic to intermediate technical support and troubleshooting for RHEL environments.

Collaboration occurs with Project Managers, Architects, Solution Engineers, Technicians, and Business Analysts to deliver consistent solutions aligned with AEP technology standards and best practices. Work follows documented security, build, and operational standards while contributing to technical documentation and support procedures.

Under limited supervision, the position includes preparing cost estimates, justifications, and recommendations for routine infrastructure work. Participation in annual and project planning activities supports ongoing platform stability and lifecycle management across virtualized and cloud-based Linux systems.

Requirements

Assist with Linux system deployment, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle maintenance activities
Support standard Linux server builds and configurations using approved templates and procedures
Assist with implementing OS-level security controls, patching, firewall configurations, logging, and auditing under guidance
Follow documented security, build, patching, and operational standards while learning enterprise Linux engineering best practices

Responsibilities

Perform assigned infrastructure project and operational support tasks with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments
Assist with planning, researching, evaluating, designing, and developing infrastructure systems
Provide basic to intermediate Linux technical support, assisting with analysis, administration, operation, and troubleshooting activities
Assist with installation, configuration, and maintenance of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and other RHEL-based distributions following established standards
Perform routine Linux system administration tasks, including user and group management, permissions, services, package management, and system patching
Participate in monitoring system performance, disk usage, resource utilization, and system health, escalating issues as appropriate
Utilize and update existing Ansible playbooks and scripts to support provisioning and operational tasks
Develop or modify basic Bash scripts to automate simple administrative activities