Linux System Administrator

Wipro Technologies; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company is seeking a skilled professional for a technical role focused on Linux administration and data center operations in Cambridge. The successful candidate will provide significant expertise in architecture planning and manage daily operations, contributing to innovative solutions for complex digital transformations. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to building future-ready businesses.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Linux administration.
• Experience with on-premise data centers and enterprise storage.
• Knowledge of automation tools like Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in architecture planning and design.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the concerned platform.
• Ensure the smooth running of data centers.

Skills

Linux

Data Center Management

Automation Tools

IP Networking

Python

Containerization

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

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Requisition ID: 59950

City: Cambridge

Country/Region: GB

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Job Description

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to provide significant technical expertise in architecture planning and design of the concerned tower (platform, database, middleware, backup etc) as well as managing its day-to-day operations.

Required Skills

• Experience running and maintaining on-premise data centres
• Strong experience with Linux (Ubuntu / Centos)
• Experience with enterprise storage including ISCSI and SAN technology
• Prior experience using automation tools (Ansible, Foreman etc)
• Knowledge of IP networking, DNS, and firewalling
• Experience with Python, shell scripts and command-line tools
• Knowledge of containerization and related orchestration technologies
• Proficiency with ITSM tools such as Jira, ServiceNow etc.

Good to have

• Good knowledge of cloud computing platforms; ideally AWS
• Hyper-V, Microsoft AD, AAD & VMWare experience
• Experience maintaining OpenStack
• Experience maintaining build systems, source code management, TeamCity and GitLab services

Additional information about M&A Feature space O&I integration and the Get to target state program and integration of Feature Space can be provided upon request.

Mandatory Skills

Linux Administration. Experience: 5-8 Years.

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