Linux Engineer Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the linux engineer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for and maintain key team support on all aspects of Linux, UNIX, Red-Hat to implement changes on Tomcat and Apache and troubleshoot issues working with the application team.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Demonstrable experience with automation of system administration tasks
• An understanding of database query language, JBOSS, VDI/VMware concepts
• Fluent in Python, shell scripts, C/C++/Java/JavaScript and working experience using git as source control system
• Deep knowledge and experience in any of following - networking, toolchain, graphics, virtual machines, qemu, security/application/sensor frameworks, eclipse plug-in, web/cloud technologies
• Extensive knowledge with enterprise Server Operating Systems such as RHEL 6/7
• Extensive knowledge of enterprise deployment strategies for server OS such as kickstart, cobbler or cloud-init
• Experience with patch management tools such as YUM or BigFix
• Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware ESX, Docker and Openstack

Please consider me for the linux engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for networking services, including HTTP/HTTPS, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), network file system (NFS), server message block (SMB), Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), secure shell (SSH) and Network Time Protocol (NTP).

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Analytical thinking and reverse engineering
• Efficient and self-driver of improvements
• Strong competency in and understanding of Linux Unix System Administration (RHEL, SLES, CentOS)
• Experience with UNIX/Linux based scripting, Perl, BASH, Shell, Python
• Guru" problem solver in a mid-sized (100+ servers) open systems and heterogeneous computing environment
• Understanding of the network routing, TCP/IP
• Experience directly managing, scaling and administrating VMWare ESX Server Clusters
• Experience directly managing, scaling and administrating EMC Networker automated backups

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the linux engineer position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for necessary assistance & training to other members in the team to improve their knowledge and help them complete assignments related to Linux scripting.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong general infrastructure knowledge, , SAN, TCP/IP, and server hardware
• Server provisioning via Cobbler, Foreman, Spacewalk, Katello, Stacki, Maas, Razor
• Expert knowledge of Unix/Linux particularly RHEL, CentOS and Solaris
• Expert experience in hybrid environments with Windows, Linux
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP, NTLM, VMWare and Citrix VDI, BIND/DNS, Apache/Tomcat
• Familiarity with version control systems, testing and bug tracking tools (Git, TFS, QTP, LoadRunner, JIRA)
• Good understanding on Vmware technology and build,design and deploy on Vmware following the standard procedures
• Knowledge on Storage and networking concepts is mandatory

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the linux engineer position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for thought leadership across the user community, partnering with key stakeholders to understand and formulate the next generation strategy for Linux Engineering.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Network Technologies using Cisco
• TCP/IP, DNS, Routing Protocols, Switching
• Unified Computing System
• Fiber Channel Switching and Zoning
• Understanding of Continuous Delivery Pipelines and related tooling (Maven, Make, Git, Jenkins, Bamboo, Bitbucket)
• Understanding of containerized applications (Docker, Swarm, Kubernetes)
• Experience of low level Linux driver development
• Knowledge of HP Blades, Storage, HP system management tools

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the linux engineer position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for oversight to L1/L2 Linux team performing day-to-day administration and engineering of the Linux environment, including: server builds, patching and software maintenance, system monitoring, administration, backups, disaster recovery.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Setting the network up and keeping it up to date
• Experience Working within Windows and Unix/ Linux
• Provide system administration of Linux platforms, installs systems software/hardware products and provides maintenance to all installed Linux servers
• RHCSA certified for RHEL7 migration, Software configuration support and performance monitoring
• In-depth technical expertise of the Linux operating system
• Experience troubleshooting and solving Linux performance issues
• Background in performance testing and capacity planning helpful
• Exposure to container technology Docker, Kubernetes