Senior Linux Administrator

Job Description

We are hiring a Senior Linux/Unix Systems Engineer with strong experience in automation and virtualization technologies. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in managing enterprise environments, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring platform stability through automation and best practices

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement by automating deployments, configuration updates, and reducing manual effort
• Execute application/platform changes, releases, and service requests across supported environments
• Perform root cause analysis and implement service improvement solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve major incidents and develop corrective actions
• Ensure adherence to ITIL processes for Incident, Problem, and Change Management, with proper documentation 

Job Description - Grade Specific

Mandatory Skills and Certifications 

• Proven experience provisioning and managing UNIX/Linux operating systems (Red Hat, CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, Solaris, Oracle Linux)
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware and KVM
• Strong experience with automation and configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform)
• Solid understanding of infrastructure-as-code and system lifecycle management
• Relevant Linux or virtualization certifications are highly desirable
• Strong experience working with Linux/Unix operating systems in enterprise environments
• Knowledge of OS hardening techniques and security tools
• Experience supporting application servers such as WebLogic and JBoss
• Ability to install, patch, configure, troubleshoot, and tune systems effectively
• Familiarity with disk management tools (Solaris/Linux) and CIS Benchmark standards 

What You’ll Love About Working Here

• You will be a part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. You will love the exposure to the scale of transformation, the depth of expertise, and the opportunities for growth.
• We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people.
• At the heart of our mission is your career growth. You will have countless learning and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities.
• We realise a Total Reward package should be more than just compensation. We offer a range of core and flexible benefits and have a Peer Recognition Portal called ‘Celebrate’.