Linux Engineer

Cognizant; London Colney; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology firm as a Linux Engineer, where you'll work on cutting-edge projects in the Cloud, Infrastructure & Security domain. The role includes interacting with application teams, ensuring optimal performance, and leveraging your skills in Linux, scripting, and configuration management. This position offers ample opportunities to learn and grow within a highly collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Proficient in using tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, Puppet.
• Skilled in scripting languages like Python, Shell.

Responsibilities

• Interact with application teams for seamless integration.
• Translate requirements into detailed technical specifications.
• Identify and resolve potential problems proactively.

Skills

Linux Proficiency

DevOps & Automation

Scripting Skills

Virtualization

Networking Knowledge

API Development & Testing

Configuration Management

Education

Relevant certifications in Linux (RHCE), DevOps, VMware, or Cloud platforms

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This is an excellent opportunity for Linux Engineer to be part of leading-edge technology projects. Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure & Security Services Practice provides end-to-end solutions covering architecture, design, implementation, management, and on-going support across the entire enterprise technology infrastructure. Our services include a spectrum of management, consulting, and systems integration services to help our clients maximize value in their infrastructure resources, while optimizing infrastructure performance and cost.

Roles And Responsibilities

• To Interact regularly with application teams and other infrastructure units to ensure seamless integration and operations.
• Understand functional and business requirements, and translate them into detailed technical specifications for implementation.
• Proactively identify and resolve potential problems to ensure optimal customer satisfaction and system performance.
• Participate actively in stakeholder meetings, delivery team discussions, and other relevant collaboration forums.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support infrastructure and application reliability.
• Recommend and implement industry best practices in infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance standards.
  
  

Technical Skills And Requirements

• Linux Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Operating System and cluster environments (e.g., VCS Infoscale).
• DevOps & Automation: Proficient in using tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, and Puppet for orchestration, configuration management, and CI/CD automation.
• Scripting Skills: Skilled in scripting languages like Python, Shell, and Puppet for automating data management and system administration tasks.
• Virtualization: Working knowledge of VMware, VirtualBox, or other virtualization technologies including hypervisor-level configurations.
• Networking Knowledge: Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, especially TCP/IP protocols, port management, and firewall configurations.
• API Development & Testing: Experience in developing REST APIs and performing integration using tools such as MuleSoft or Postman.
• Configuration Management: Capable of developing and integrating Ansible playbooks for automated provisioning and deployment processes.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Relevant certifications in Linux (RHCE), DevOps, VMware, or Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Relevant experience in infrastructure management or DevOps engineering roles.
  
  

At Cognizant you will experience an exciting mix of innovation by design, creativity, collaboration, and efficiency within a framework of stimulating objectives and a passion for delivering the best to our customers.

You will be joining a network of some of the most creative, innovative, and dedicated people in the industry with ample opportunities to learn and develop your career.

Our Associates are chosen for their attitude, skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm but above all, their belief that anything is possible.

Cognizant is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, gender, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, sexual orientation, political opinions, or trade union membership

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services

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