Linux / Solaris specialist L2–L5

NTT DATA, Inc.; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in the Netherlands seeks a Linux and Solaris engineer, specialist or architect to support enterprise Unix and Linux environments, ensuring secure, stable, and high-performing operating-system platforms across physical, virtualised and cloud-connected deployments.

At L3 to L5, you will lead complex troubleshooting and platform-engineering activities and help define Unix/Linux standards and lifecycle roadmaps to drive resilient, scalable IT infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining enterprise Unix and Linux environments.
• Ability to install, patch and upgrade operating systems.
• Experience with security hardening and compliance activities.
• Strong scripting and automation skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and administer Linux and Solaris systems.
• Resolve OS incidents, alerts and performance issues.
• Perform OS installation, configuration, patching and upgrades.
• Manage users, permissions, filesystems, and services.
• Troubleshoot boot, network, storage and clustering issues.
• Support vulnerability remediation and hardening activities.
• Develop scripts to automate routine administration.
• Support backup, recovery and DR testing.
• Lead complex troubleshooting and platform engineering at higher levels.
• Define platform standards and lifecycle roadmaps.

Skills

Linux OS

Solaris

Shell scripting

Performance tuning

Security hardening

Networking

Clustering

Automation tools

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Linux and Solaris engineer, specialist or architect supports and develops enterprise Unix and Linux environments. The role is responsible for maintaining secure, stable and high-performing operating-system platforms across physical, virtualised and cloud-connected environments.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and administer Linux and Solaris systems.
• Resolve operating-system incidents, alerts, performance issues and service requests.
• Perform operating-system installation, configuration, patching and upgrades.
• Manage users, permissions, file systems, packages, services and system resources.
• Troubleshoot boot, network, storage, clustering and application-integration issues.
• Support vulnerability remediation, hardening and compliance activities.
• Develop and maintain scripts that automate routine administration.
• Support backup, recovery, high availability and disaster-recovery testing.
• Analyse recurring incidents and implement permanent improvements.
• Maintain configuration records, runbooks and technical documentation.
• At L3 and L4, lead complex troubleshooting and platform-engineering activities.
• At L5, define Unix/Linux platform standards, reference architectures and lifecycle roadmaps.

Technical knowledge

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE, Ubuntu or equivalent distributions.
• Oracle Solaris.
• Shell scripting and automation.
• System performance and capacity management.
• Operating-system security and hardening.
• Networking, DNS, storage and file systems.
• Clustering and high-availability technologies.
• Configuration-management tools such as Ansible, Puppet or Chef.

Relevant certifications

• Red Hat RHCSA, RHCE or RHCA.
• Linux Foundation certifications.
• SUSE certification.
• Oracle Solaris certification.
• Ansible or equivalent automation certification.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune 100.

We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation.

We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services.

Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.

As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries.

We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.

NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.

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