Senior Linux Engineer

Boss Professional Services; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven service provider in High Wycombe is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer responsible for the Red Hat technology stack. This hybrid role requires expertise in RHEL/Linux servers, database management, and system monitoring to ensure optimal performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in network configuration, security protocols, and troubleshooting. Join a dynamic team focused on adapting in a fast-paced environment and contributing to critical IT infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with RHEL/Red Hat Linux Servers.
• Proficient in MySQL, MSSQL, and Postgres databases.
• Experience with iSCSI SAN Technologies and Xenserver environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the company's DR infrastructure.
• Monitoring key systems for availability and capacity.
• Ensure system availability to meet SLAs.

Skills

RHEL/Red Hat Linux Servers

MySQL

MSSQL

Postgres databases

iSCSI SAN Technologies

Firewall configuration

Network configuration

System monitoring

PowerShell scripting

Bash scripting

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

M365/MS Exchange

Dell server hardware

Job description

RHEL Senior Linux Engineer

• This is a perm role
• This is Hybrid working

Our client is a technology driven cloud native service provider. They are seeking an experienced Senior Linux Engineer is responsible and accountable for the smooth running of their Red Hat orientated technology stack.

Essential skills for the Senior Linux Engineer

• RHEL/Red Hat Linux Servers
• MySQL, MSSQL and Postgres databases.
• iSCSI SAN Technologies.
• Xenserver Clustered virtualized environment.
• Experience in Firewall configuration and management.
• Solid experience in network configuration and management.
• System monitoring.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime.
• Microsoft AD and Remote Desktop Services (W2019).
• Experience of PowerShell/Bash Scripting (Bash, Korn, C, Shell, etc).

Desirable skills

• M365/MS Exchange
• Container based infrastructure (Docker/Kubernetes).
• IP Based phone system.
• Linux certifications
• Experience of Cloud based environments (AWS/M365)
• Dell server hardware

The day-to-day duties for the Senior Linux Engineer are

• Maintain the company's DR infrastructure.
• Monitoring of key systems to ensure availability and capacity requirements are met.
• Be responsible for the scheduling and prioritisation of I&O tasks.
• Work closely with the senior management team to develop, implement and coordinate systems and procedures.
• Ensure systems and procedures conform to the company security policies.
• Audit systems to identify problematic areas.
• Ensure systems are available to meet company SLAs.
• Be available to troubleshoot/rectify any issues.

The personal specification for the Senior Linux Engineer includes

• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of Linux hardware/software systems.
• ITIL experience.
• Team focused; motivated; innovative; diligent.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced and time pressured environment.
• Exceptional organisational skills.Pays strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.