Linux Systems Engineer, Argus UK

Amazon; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative cloud computing leader is seeking a skilled Linux Administrator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Linux system administration to troubleshoot issues and enhance services. You'll work in a collaborative environment focused on operational excellence, where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency of cloud services. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial atmosphere while being part of a team dedicated to customer success and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about cloud technology and eager to solve complex challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in Linux system administration.
• Good troubleshooting skills from application to network.
• Experience in systems automation using BASH, Python, Perl.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Linux skills to troubleshoot and innovate fixes.
• Work on network connectivity issues and system design best practices.
• Collaborate with others to deliver results and improve services.

Skills

Linux System Administration

BASH

Python

Perl

Network Fundamentals

Troubleshooting Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Puppet

Chef

Ansible

CloudWatch

Datadog

Grafana

Elastic

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Would you like to help implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve the most complex technical problems? Are you excited by the prospect of building and running the world's largest cloud computing infrastructure to provide a better world for future generations?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) builds and operates some of the largest internet infrastructure on the planet; providing companies of all sizes with an infrastructure web services platform in the cloud. With AWS, customers provision compute power, storage, database, and other cloud resources as their business demands them. To meet the growing demand for AWS Services around the globe, we need exceptionally motivated people who are driven by learning and innovation.

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations - from foundational services such as Amazon's Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS's services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you'll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.

You'll be part of a world-class team in a dynamic environment that has the entrepreneurial feel of a start-up. This is an opportunity to operate and engineer systems on a massive scale and to gain world class experience in cloud computing. You'll be surrounded by people who are passionate about cloud computing, believe that first class service is critical to customer success and are committed to improvement.

Top reasons to join our team:
• Be a catalyst to deliver truly disruptive products that are growing rapidly
• Define, build, own and run a service in a high growth environment
• Solve unique and first-order problems at massive-scale across many AWS Services
• Learn how to build and operate distributed systems at huge scale
• Build and influence the tools and utilities that are part of the AWS fleet running our internal services

Key job responsibilities
WHAT DOES A SYSTEMS ENGINEER DO AT AMAZON?

As a Linux Administrator at Amazon you will utilise your Linux skills to troubleshoot, innovate fixes and workarounds, keep software up-to-date and provide data and metrics that help manage the capacity and efficiency of our services. You will draw on your networking knowledge to identity and troubleshoot network connectivity issues.

You understand system design best practices and the importance of implementing systems and services that are secure, scalable, reliable, resilient, efficient and performant.

You communicate clearly and collaborate with others to deliver results. You are a self-starter, comfortable dealing with ambiguity and change. You are customer-obsessed, always looking to understand customer pain points and find resolutions quickly and completely.

A day in the life
Amazon has a collaborative, purposeful and enthusiastic environment where we "Work Hard, Have Fun, Make History." On a typical day, engineers might dive deep into understanding the root cause of a customer issue, investigate why a metric is trending the wrong way and consult with the top engineers at Amazon. We own our services and believe in making out-of-hours support as painless as possible. To achieve this, we implement Operational Excellence best practices and strive to automate manual processes.

About the team
About AWS

Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced knowledge in Linux system administration
Experience of systems automation using BASH, Python, Perl, etc
Practical understanding of network fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, switching, HTTP)
Good troubleshooting skills at all levels, from application to network to host

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science or related field, or relevant work experience
Exposure to cloud computing concepts and design considerations
Advanced knowledge of configuration management systems, such as: Puppet, Chef, Ansible, or related systems
Experience with performance testing and tuning
Experience in a 24x7 production environment
Significant experience of monitoring frameworks (such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, Elastic or similar)

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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