Linux System Administrator

Soarswell Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking an experienced Linux System Administrator to support the migration of a key enterprise application from Solaris to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). This mid-senior level role involves leading application migrations, collaborating with database teams, and developing automation scripts using tools like Ansible. Ideal candidates will possess strong troubleshooting skills and have hands-on experience with Unix-to-Linux migrations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Unix-to-Linux migrations.
• Experience supporting Oracle database environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and automation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the migration of enterprise applications from Solaris to RHEL.
• Collaborate with DBA team to support Oracle database migration.
• Plan, configure, and maintain RHEL servers.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts.
• Ensure system security, availability, and performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis on system failures.

Skills

Unix-to-Linux migrations

Oracle database environments

Troubleshooting skills

Automation skills

Ansible

Shell scripting

Python

Tools

Ansible

VMware

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Linux System Administrator to join our Infrastructure team. This role is critical in supporting the migration of a key enterprise application from Solaris to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), including the associated Oracle database migration. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Unix-to-Linux migrations, Oracle database environments, and strong troubleshooting and automation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the migration of enterprise applications from Solaris to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Collaborate with the DBA team to support the Oracle database migration during the platform transition.
• Plan, configure, and maintain RHEL servers in physical and virtualized environments (e.g., VMware).
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code and automation scripts using tools such as Ansible, Shell scripting, or Python.
• Ensure system security, availability, and performance by applying patches, monitoring systems, and conducting regular audits.
• Work with application owners, developers, and other infrastructure teams to ensure a seamless migration.
• Perform root cause analysis on system failures and implement long-term fixes.
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and standard operating procedures.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting