Linux\AIX\Container Jr Lead

DXC Technology Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks an experienced professional to architect and manage Linux and AIX systems for critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in OS internals, virtualization, and automation tools. This role offers opportunities for collaboration and the development of infrastructure documentation while maintaining a focus on compliance and security standards.

Qualifications

• Typically, 6+ years of relevant work experience, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role.
• Experience in infrastructure technology analysis is essential.
• A continuous learner that stays abreast with industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Architect and manage Linux systems (RHEL, CentOS, SUSE) for critical infrastructure.
• Automate OS deployments, patching, and configuration using Ansible and SaltStack.
• Provide technical support in infrastructure services and respond to issues.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of Linux OS internals and kernel tuning

Expertise in AIX OS, PowerHA, PowerVM, NIM, and VIO servers

Experience with virtualization (KVM, VMware)

Proficient in security compliance standards and OS-level auditing

Experience with automation tools like Ansible and Puppet

Good knowledge of hybrid IT environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Architect and manage Linux systems (RHEL, CentOS, SUSE) for critical infrastructure

• Design and manage AIX server in pSeries architecture, including LPARs, VIO servers, and PowerVM environments

• Automate OS deployments, patching, and configuration using Ansible and SaltStack.

• Integrate Unix systems with security controls and monitoring tools to ensure system compliance to Security standard

• Analyze performance bottlenecks and provide permanent fixes via root cause analysis of Linux/AIX systems

• Collaborate on DR readiness and participate in high-availability testing

• Provide technical support in infrastructure services, responding to issues and assisting in tasks

• Contribute to the implementation of infrastructure projects and assignments

• Support the development of infrastructure documentation, including incident logs and configuration records

• Apply technical knowledge to address Linux/AIX infrastructure-related challenges

• Follow established best practices and standards in infrastructure service delivery

• Utilize technical skills to address infrastructure issues and incidents

Required skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Linux OS internals and kernel tuning

• Expertise in AIX OS, PowerHA, PowerVM, NIM, and VIO servers

• Experience with virtualization (KVM, VMware) and hybrid infrastructure.

• Awareness of CIS hardening, log forwarding, and SIEM integration and Proficient in security compliance standards and OS-level auditing

• Experience with Ansible, Puppet or similar automation tools.

• Experience in setting up Linux Centralized management tool (RedHat Satellite/SUSE Manager) and patch management

• Good knowledge of hybrid IT environments

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Typically, 6+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role

• Proven experience in infrastructure technology analysis

• Proficiencies in data analysis and technical knowledge

• A continuous learner that stays abreast with industry knowledge and technology

Other Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus

• Relevant certifications, such as Linux / AIX Certifications

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf.More information on employment scams is availablehere.