Linux Data Center Engineer

Samsung SDS America is the IT solutions and services arm of Samsung, driving digital innovation across industries. We specialize in advanced cloud, AI, analytics, and enterprise solutions that empower businesses to operate smarter and faster.

Samsung SDS America is seeking a Senior Linux Data Center Engineer to join our dynamic team in Plano, TX. This role is ideal for a seasoned infrastructure professional with deep expertise in Linux systems and high-performance computing (HPC). You will be at the forefront of designing, implementing, and optimizing mission-critical infrastructure that powers advanced workloads across data centers, networks, security, VMware, storage, and GPU platforms.

As a senior engineer, you’ll leverage automation, scripting, and monitoring tools to seamlessly manage both on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability. This is a hands-on, on-site position where your technical expertise and problem-solving skills will directly impact the success of cutting-edge projects.

In Plano, TX, you’ll be part of a team that blends global scale with local innovation, tackling complex challenges in data infrastructure and high-performance computing to support Samsung’s diverse ecosystem.

This position is Full Time, onsite at 6625 Excellence Way, Plano, TX 75023

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize infrastructure systems across multiple platforms, including data centers, server hardware, operating systems, virtualization technologies, storage and backup solutions, automation tools, scripting languages, container orchestration, monitoring and logging, and cloud environments.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of infrastructure systems.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures for system installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance issues and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with other teams within the organization to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure systems with other applications and services
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies and make recommendations for technology upgrades and improvements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to handle urgent infrastructure issues outside regular business hours.
• Business travel: 5% domestic & international

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a similar field.