Linux Systems Engineer

Rentokil Initial Careers; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Engineer to design and manage advanced Linux solutions in a global setting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Ansible Automation and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This role offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary with various benefits.

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 of experience in RHEL environments.
• Expertise in RHEL 7, 8, and 9.
• Proficiency in VMware vSphere.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ansible Automation

Troubleshooting

Scripting

Communication

Education

RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer)

Tools

Red Hat Satellite

VMware vSphere

LAMP stack

Job description

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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

• Ansible Tower/Ansible Automation Platform playbook design and implementation
• 10+ years designing, configuring, and supporting global Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments1
• Expertise in RHEL 7, 8, and 9
• VMware vSphere proficiency
• In-depth knowledge of Red Hat Satellite, Hybrid Cloud Console, and Insights
• Delinea Centrify AD/RBAC for Linux
• Advanced troubleshooting skills using tools like strace, tcpdump, iostat, mpstat
• General SQL/RDBMS skills
• LAMP stack experience
• Scripting proficiency in BASH, Python, Perl, etc
• Logical Volume Management (LVM) expertise
  
  

Desirable Experience:

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

Required Qualifications:

• RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) certification4
  
  

Desirable Qualifications:

• ITIL V3/4 certification
  
  

Skills and Attributes:

• Works independently under broad direction
• Accountable for meeting technical and project objectives
• Establishes milestones and delegates responsibilities
• Performs complex technical and professional work activities
• In-depth technical expertise across various environments
• Strong planning, organization, and decision-making skills
• Proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving
• 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!

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
  
  

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, gender expression, 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 that your journey with us is accessible if you have any individual requirements we invite you to communicate any specific needs or preferences you may have during any stage of the recruitment process. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to ([e-mail]) if you need anything

Be Yourself in Your Application! At Rentokil Initial, we value innovation, but we want to see the real you! While AI can help with structure and grammar, make sure your application shows your true passion and understanding of the role. A personal touch will help you stand out.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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