American Tower Corporation
Systems Engineer - Linux
Westborough, MA
Jul 1, 2025
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The Team

We are seeking a highly capable Systems Engineer to join our Infrastructure Services – Linux Administration team to support and enhance on-premises and cloud platforms and related core infrastructure services. This role is critical to ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient cloud and on-premises operations. The ideal candidate will bring Azure and/or Amazon Web Services (“AWS”) expertise, a background in Linux server administration, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What You Can Offer Us

  • Manage and maintain Linux-based systems in Oracle Linux in on-premises, Azure, and AWS environments.
  • Perform system updates, patching, and configuration management using tools such as Ansible or shell scripting.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of Linux services.
  • Configure and manage services such as Secure Shell, NGINX/Apache, cron jobs, and system logging.
  • Support the integration of Linux systems with Active Directory- and Azure-based identity services.
  • Implement and support security best practices for Linux system hardening and vulnerability remediation.
  • Participate in automation and orchestration of Linux workloads using infrastructure automation tools.
  • Other duties as assigned

What You Need to Succeed

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, a related discipline, or the equivalent work experience.
  • At least 5 years in system engineering, with at least 3 working in a cloud platform.
  • At least 5 years of professional IT experience.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across cloud and on-premises technologies.
  • Able to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies and apply them to business needs.
  • Experience facilitating change management in enterprise environments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to present ideas clearly and effectively.
  • Strong collaboration skills across functional teams and organizational levels.
  • Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
  • Azure and/or AWS certifications preferred.
  • While performing the role you will need to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Approximately 5% travel may be required to support the position’s responsibilities.
American Tower is a global digital infrastructure company serving customers through tower sites and other real estate solutions that support connectivity and opportunity, focused on achieving our vision of Building a More Connected World. Our success is rooted in the potential of our people and the power of local teams at our offices and sites across 25 countries.

We are one of the largest global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and a publicly traded (NYSE:AMT), Fortune 500 Company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The next decade will be an exciting time as we evolve our infrastructure to meet tomorrow’s needs and position our people to elevate their impact, their potential, and our shared success. Come grow your career with us!

For more information about how American Tower is building a more connected world, visit americantower.com.

American Tower is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, reproductive decisions, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. PDN-9f488ea7-74e9-479a-80b9-753b3edc9af3
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