Linux Administrator

Rentokil Initial Group; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pest control and hygiene services is looking for a Senior Linux Administrator. This role involves designing and managing Linux solutions in a global enterprise environment, requiring extensive experience with Ansible Automation and RHEL. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and various employee benefits, fostering an inclusive workplace where all can thrive.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme

23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefit

Healthcare

Free parking

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in RHEL environments.
• Proficiency with Ansible Tower and playbook design.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills using various tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure Linux solutions meeting business requirements.
• Drive automation development in Linux environments.
• Manage global Linux performance metrics.

Skills

Ansible Automation

Troubleshooting

Scripting in BASH

SQL/RDBMS

Communication

Education

RHCE Certification

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Ansible Tower

VMware vSphere

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Linux Administrator to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to design, implement, and manage cutting-edge Linux solutions in a global enterprise environment.

You will have extensive experience in designing and implementing Ansible Automation in a global environment, having worked with various versions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and configure Linux solutions that meet or exceed business requirements
2. Document new Linux solutions to support other teams
3. Analyze industry trends and propose updated technology solutions
4. Drive automation development and implementation in Linux environments
5. Support operational teams during new process and policy implementations
6. Manage and report on global Linux performance metrics
7. Participate in project planning and resource allocation
8. Maintain relationships with third parties and business areas
9. Resolve complex Linux issues following internal procedures

Technical Skills and Experience:

• Experience designing, configuring, and supporting global Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments for 10+ years
• Proficiency with Ansible Tower/Ansible Automation Platform playbook design and implementation
• Expertise in RHEL 7, 8, and 9, and VMware vSphere
• Knowledge of Red Hat Satellite, Hybrid Cloud Console, and Insights
• Experience with Delinea Centrify AD/RBAC for Linux
• Advanced troubleshooting skills using tools like strace, tcpdump, iostat, mpstat
• General SQL/RDBMS skills and LAMP stack experience
• Scripting proficiency in BASH, Python, Perl, etc.
• Knowledge of Logical Volume Management (LVM)

Desirable Experience:

• VMware NSX, Looker Studio, Load Balancing, Google Apps Suite, GCP/GCVE, Active Directory, Progress OpenEdge 4GL database

Minimum Qualifications:

• RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) certification

Desirable Qualifications:

• ITIL V3/4 certification

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to work independently under broad direction
• Accountability for meeting technical and project objectives
• Strong planning, organization, and decision-making skills
• Proactive and innovative problem-solving approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in diverse teams and cultures

If you're passionate about Linux systems with a focus on AAP engineering and ready to take on a challenging role in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you. Join our team and help shape the future of our Linux infrastructure!

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
• 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare
• Free parking

At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone, irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.

We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. To ensure accessibility for all applicants, please communicate any specific needs or preferences during the recruitment process. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to ([e-mail]) if you need assistance.

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