Linux Systems Engineer

Propel London; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking a Linux Administrator to join their infrastructure team. The role involves maintaining and supporting critical Linux systems and collaborating with global teams. Candidates should have advanced Linux knowledge and strong scripting skills, with responsibilities covering operational duties and system administration.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Linux, particularly RHEL.
• Strong scripting skills for automation.
• Good knowledge of server hardware.

Responsibilities

• All operational duties including shift work between 7am-6pm.
• Administer and maintain Linux servers and storage solutions.
• Enhance monitoring & management tools.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of Linux

Scripting skills

Problem solving

Team player

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Job Description

The successful candidate will be a member of the London infrastructure team that is responsible for administering, maintaining, and supporting Linux and storage systems.
The primary responsibility is for London based systems; however, the role is also part a global Linux team and will work very closely with US colleagues to ensure all work is done in a globally consistent manner

Responsibilities:
- All operational duties both first and second line including working shift hours between 7am-6pm
- All systems administration tasks on the Linux estate
- Hardware administration of Linux servers
- Administer storage solutions for both production, archive and corporate systems
- Administer, maintain and enhance monitoring & management tools

Requirements:
- Advanced knowledge of Linux, particularly RHEL
- Experience of working practices required for a mission critical, zero downtime environment
- Good knowledge of server hardware
- Strong scripting skills with the ability to automate monitoring and management
- Experience of configuration management (Salt build RPMs, deploy updates)
- Experience with performance management tools
- Highly methodical and analytical approach to problem solving
- Dedication to quality and attention to detail
- Team player, builds positive relationships at all levels both locally and globally
- Able to work remotely for support and change implementation

Desirable:
- Advanced knowledge of SAN storage systems
- Experience with virtualisation technology
- Good networking and security competence