Linux Systems Engineer: VCS Clusters, Automation & Security

DS DeepSource; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

DS DeepSource is seeking an experienced Linux System Administrator to manage and optimize a large Unix/Linux infrastructure, including RHEL6/7/8 and Veritas Cluster Server, across data-centre environments.

You will patch, automate with Ansible/YAML and Puppet, monitor performance, handle BAU incidents with root-cause analysis, and document configurations and procedures for teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of RHEL6, RHEL7 & RHEL8 and Veritas Cluster Server in large scale data centre environments.
• Extensive knowledge of VCS in a Red Hat Linux environment (physical and virtual). Includes Storage Foundation, Volume Manager, Veritas Infoscale and Cluster File System.
• Ability to test and upgrade VCS while producing detailed documentation for the team and stakeholders.
• Previous exposure migrating VCS clusters (host-based and array-based migrations).
• Experience operating a large VMware infrastructure.
• Experience patching Linux servers to remediate vulnerabilities.
• Utilize automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Ansible & YAML, Puppet) to develop and maintain scripts for automation of routine tasks and system management.
• Migration, upgrade and rebuild of legacy Linux Servers from RHEL6 & RHEL7 to RHEL8.
• Working knowledge of change management processes and attending change board meetings.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the configuration, installation, and maintenance of Unix operating systems and VCS clusters.
• Apply patches and updates to ensure systems are up-to-date and secure.
• Implement and manage security measures and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Provide technical support and guidance, coordinating with network, database, and application teams.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, configure hardware, adjust kernel parameters, and manage resources.
• Provide fast BAU support for incidents and requests with root-cause analysis.
• Investigate and resolve complex system issues, including hardware failures and software bugs.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Generate reports on system performance, incidents, and maintenance activities.

Skills

RHEL6/7/8

Veritas Cluster Server

VCS

VMware

Linux patching

Automation tools

Ansible

YAML

Puppet

Change management

Independent worker

Tools

Git

Gitlab

Red Hat Satellite

Dynatrace

Job description

DS DeepSource is seeking an experienced Linux System Administrator to manage and optimize a large Unix/Linux infrastructure, including RHEL6/7/8 and Veritas Cluster Server, across data-centre environments.

You will patch, automate with Ansible/YAML and Puppet, monitor performance, handle BAU incidents with root-cause analysis, and document configurations and procedures for teams and stakeholders.