Unix/Linux Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Unix/Linux Support Engineer, where you'll be essential in maintaining and supporting Unix/Linux systems. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects, troubleshoot complex issues, and enhance system performance while ensuring reliability. You'll collaborate with end-users and contribute to a culture of innovation and inclusivity. With numerous training opportunities and a focus on employee wellbeing, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their skills and make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Mental Health Support

Flexible Working Hours

Wellbeing Apps Access

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Unix/Linux support and administration.
• Knowledge of scripting languages to automate tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain Unix/Linux systems in production.
• Troubleshoot software, hardware, and network issues.
• Provide on-call support on a rostered basis.

Skills

Unix/Linux Support

Troubleshooting

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Customer Service

System Monitoring Tools (VROPS)

Version Control (Git)

Education

Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC)

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

CompTIA Linux+

Tools

Ansible

Docker

Marantis

Job description

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We are seeking a Unix/Linux Support Engineer responsible for maintaining and supporting our Unix/Linux-based systems, providing timely technical support, and resolving incidents to ensure system reliability. The ideal candidate will have experience in Unix/Linux system administration, troubleshooting, and scripting, with a customer-focused approach to issue resolution.

This role will require you to be on site in Barrow-In-Furness 5 days per week.

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service).

Your role

The Unix/Linux Support Engineer will monitor, maintain, and support Linux/Unix systems in production and development environments, promptly addressing incidents, service requests, and changes according to established SLAs. This role includes performing routine system checks, patching, and updates to maintain optimal performance and security, while responding to system alerts and implementing corrective measures to minimize downtime.

The Engineer will work with end-users to troubleshoot issues with software, hardware, network connectivity, and applications, providing clear guidance and resolutions. They will assist in managing user accounts, permissions, and file systems, and maintain system security by enforcing best practices and responding to vulnerability alerts. In addition, the Engineer will write and maintain documentation of support processes, incident resolutions, and known issues for efficient knowledge transfer across the team. You will also be expected to provide on call support on a rostered basis.

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Your skills and experience

Proven experience in Unix/Linux support and administration (e.g., Red Hat).
Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving system issues with strong problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) to automate tasks and streamline support processes.
Familiarity with system monitoring tools (e.g., VROPS) and version control (e.g., Git).
Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical users.
Familiarity with Ansible, Docker, and Marantis.

Preferred Certifications: Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or CompTIA Linux+.

Your security clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.
To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.
Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.
Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.

What does ‘Get The Future You Want’ mean for you?

You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini’s ‘learning for life’ mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications, and much more.
You’ll be bringing your unique skills and perspectives to the team, inspiring and taking inspiration from your teammates as you unlock value in everything you do. You’ll be joining a professional community of experts, who have got your back and will support you, every step of the way.
You’d be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce as a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions.
To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.

Why should you consider Capgemini?

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs, and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud, and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.