Linux Systems Engineer - 2nd Line
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This role is Hybrid - Home based with 60% office work in SN6 8TY a month.
A bit about us
Do you want to be part of a very exciting and rewarding opportunity to design and develop technical solutions to support a number of key government agencies.
Do you want to be part of a team who provide leading edge secure solutions for customers in defence, blue light, science/medical and other industry research departments often within universities?
If you are passionate about technology and innovation with a strong desire to understand how different technologies operate and want to test your abilities then we are keen to talk to you.
Step forward and realise your full potential by joining an agile and talented team who is responsible for developing, building and supporting Linux Operating Systems and solutions within a secure managed services context, along with diagnosing and resolving problems with existing infrastructure.
You will be a part of a great company, where you will be able to grow and develop your skills and experience.
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a team responsible for all operational aspects of the Linux estate. We're a versatile team, so you'll also have the opportunity to follow issues across other technologies in the platform too.
A typical breakdown of your role would be:
Monitoring, managing and pro-actively enhancing the Linux estate
Responding to, investigating and resolving technical issues escalated from 1st line
Being an active member of the Linux systems groups to discuss, plan, design, build and deploy innovative solutions using open source technologies
Providing an escalation point for scheduled operations such as patching
Ensuring all Linux components meet the security and operational reference architectures and best practices
Enhancing and tuning the Linux technology stacks
Working with the monitoring teams to ensure all the correct metrics are being measured and analysing those measures to ensure the estate remains in a healthy and secure state
What we need from you
We need someone that is;
Strong at problem solving with excellent time management & organisational skills
Able to work autonomously or as part of a team
Ready to work under pressure and within strong security constraints
Prepared to work in technologies outside of your core skill set with the support and guidance from others
Prepared to travel, when necessary, to customer sites or other Prolinx locations
Able to obtain Security Clearance to SC level and potential to DV
What skills and experience do you need?
From an experience perspective we are looking for a minimum of 2 years' experience working within Linux engineering environment
Essential skills:
Linux operating systems (RHEL / CentOS 6, 7, 8)
Open Source management and automation toolsets (Puppet, Ansible, Foreman)
Linux patching systems and processes (Spacewalk, Satellite)
Application management and distribution across Linux estates
Desired skills
Scripting skills (Bash, Python, Perl)
Version control software (Git or similar)
Microsoft Operating Systems (Server 2012, 2016, 2019) (Windows 10)
Automation technologies such as Terraform or Jenkins
Network technologies (LAN, WAN, Cisco switching, Juniper and Fortinet security products) and working knowledge of TCP/IP networking
Database administration (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB or InfluxDB)
Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policies
Microsoft Cloud solutions (Azure, O365 etc.)
Virtualisation management experience
What's in it for you?
You will be joining an exciting and growing company that operate with very exciting customers and partners.
Your benefits include, but are not limited to;
A competitive salary with discretionary bonuses
Flexible working with a mix or home and office locations but also flexible start and end times to suit
Company pension scheme
Private health benefits
24 days annual leave with additional loyalty days added
Social events and gatherings