Linux Systems Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience with Ansible Automation and Red Hat Enterprise Linux to design and implement cutting-edge solutions in a global enterprise environment. You will be responsible for driving automation, managing performance metrics, and collaborating with diverse teams. This position offers a competitive salary, a bonus scheme, and a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about Linux systems and ready for a challenging role, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience with global RHEL environments and Ansible Automation.
• Proficiency in VMware vSphere and advanced troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure Linux solutions to meet business requirements.
• Drive automation development and manage global Linux performance metrics.

Skills

Ansible Automation

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

VMware vSphere

Scripting (BASH, Python, Perl)

Advanced troubleshooting

Logical Volume Management (LVM)

Education

ITIL V3/4 certification

Tools

Ansible Tower

Red Hat Satellite

Delinea Centrify AD/RBAC

VMware NSX

Looker Studio

Google Apps Suite

GCP/GCVE

Progress OpenEdge 4GL

Job description

Job Title: Senior Linux Systems Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Linux Systems Engineer 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:

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

Requirements:

• Experience with Ansible Tower/Ansible Automation Platform in playbook design and implementation
• 10+ years designing, configuring, and supporting global Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments
• Expertise in RHEL 7, 8, and 9
• Proficiency in VMware vSphere
• In-depth 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
• Scripting proficiency in BASH, Python, Perl, etc.
• Knowledge of Logical Volume Management (LVM)
• Experience with VMware NSX
• Familiarity with Looker Studio, Google Apps Suite, GCP/GCVE, Active Directory, and Progress OpenEdge 4GL database

Qualifications:

Desirable Qualifications:

• ITIL V3/4 certification

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to work independently under broad direction
• Accountability for meeting technical and project objectives
• Ability to establish milestones and delegate responsibilities
• Perform complex technical and professional activities
• Deep technical expertise across various environments
• 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, particularly in AAP engineering, and ready for a challenging role, we want to hear from you. Join our team and help shape the future of our Linux infrastructure!

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking

At Rentokil Initial, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you have specific needs during the recruitment process, please communicate them to us at [emailprotected]. Our team is here to support you.

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