Senior Linux Engineer

Full time; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology-driven service provider is looking for a Senior Linux Engineer. The successful candidate will oversee the management of RedHat technology stacks, ensuring system availability and coordinating security policies. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Linux systems, scripting, and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Linux systems and hardware/software integration.
• Experience with ITIL and management of disaster recovery infrastructure.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor company's DR infrastructure and key systems.
• Ensure systems conform to security policies and meet SLAs.
• Implement and coordinate systems procedures in collaboration with management.

Skills

System monitoring

Network configuration

Scripting (Bash, Korn, etc.)

Cloud environments (AWS)

iSCSI SAN Technologies

Job description

Senior Linux Engineer: 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 RedHat orientated technology stack.

Essential skills for the Senior Linux Engineer:

Manage internal and external information technology and computer systems including:

• MySQL, MSSQL and Postgres databases.
• iSCSI SAN Technologies.
• Xenserver Clustered virtualized environment.
• System monitoring.
• Network configuration and management.
• Firewall configuration and management.
• Microsoft AD and Remote Desktop Services (Windows 2019).
• Experience of Scripting (Bash, Korn, C, Shell, etc).
• M365/MS Exchange
• Container based infrastructure (Docker/Kubernetes).
• IP Based phone system.
• Experience of Cloud based environments (AWS)
• 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.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced and time pressured environment.
• Exceptional organisational skills.
• Pays strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.