Linux Engineer

Cloud, Infrastructure & Networks • London • 1m ago

Linux Engineer

Remote (UK or Dublin)

Full time + paid on-call rota

About the Role

My client is seeking an experienced engineer to join their core infrastructure team. collaborating closely with various IT departments to enhance the efficiency of our Core Platforms environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support and manage the organisation’s Cloud, Storage & Data Centre infrastructure, adhering to group standards and audit requirements.
Assist in the design and implementation of Data Centres, ensuring high availability and robust disaster recovery provisions.
Manage Linux servers and software installations, utilizing automation tools where possible.
Configure and oversee Data Protection platforms, including Commvault, Dell EMC Networker, and Zerto.
Collaborate with DBA, Network, Application, Systems, and Service Desk teams on projects, migrations, upgrades, and architectural activities.
Conduct regular Disaster Recovery testing, validating Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO), and ensuring up-to-date DR procedures.
Perform system maintenance, upgrades, performance monitoring, capacity planning, and compute/storage management with minimal disruption.
Evaluate and implement patches, service packs, and upgrades, ensuring all dependencies and approvals are addressed.
Maintain comprehensive documentation and diagrams for all systems, networks, and communications.
Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota as required.
Stay informed about trends and best practices in Data Centre, SAN Storage, Cloud, and Linux technologies.
Assess and recommend new infrastructure technologies, both on-premise and in the Cloud.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional training and certifications
Extensive experience with Red Hate Linux, including administration, setup, and building new Linux VMs.
Proficiency in managing Hypervisors, such as VMware and Oracle Linux VM.
Experience with SAN Storage Systems, Fibre Channel Switches, SAN Zoning, and IP-based Storage.
In-depth knowledge of Data Protection Software, including Commvault, Dell EMC Networker, and Zerto.
Strong technical background with proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with monitoring tools like Nagios, Grafana, and Greylog.
Experience following ITIL-based Change and Problem Management processes.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of ITIL Foundation.
Certifications in Red Hat Linux, VMware, or other relevant technologies.

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