Senior Linux Engineer

Our client is a leading consultancy in the Defence, Aerospace and Critical National Infrastructure space, and their IT team supports 40,000 users globally.

They are looking for a Linux Systems Administrator to provide IT support up to 3^rd line level.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a growing and successful company, and a stable career!

A full driving license is required to provide support to other offices in the UK.

• Resolving up to 3rd line infrastructure related Linux support calls.
• A point of escalation from global support teams.
• Managing user environments.
• Building / deploying bespoke Linux servers.
• Assist with managing the technology life cycle, deploying appropriate application versions and updates.
• Monitoring the use of storage, backup and replication environments.
• Automating and scripting business as usual administrative procedures.
• Being a technical resource available for project-based work.
• Conducting Continual Service Improvement through best practice employing new and innovative technologies.

• Hands-on Linux Systems Administration in a wide variety of commercial environments Linux Redhat technologies, building and troubleshooting infrastructure issues in a commercial environment.
• Other Linux flavours of interest include Debian (and derivatives) and SUSE.
• Configuring, deploying physical, virtual and cloud server resources.
• Excellent communication skills and customer focus
• Ability to build and maintain efficient working relationships with remote teams.
• Demonstrate previous ownership of and accountability for relevant products and services.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and complete your own work.
• Willingness to engage with and work in other technologies.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

• LDAP/ Kerberos based solutions.
• Windows server platform administration – within a commercial environment.
• Experience working within ITIL aligned Service Delivery organization.
• Worked in an engineering or consultancy environment.
• Web environments and technologies: Apache.
• Proven experience of delivering process efficiencies and improvements.
• Certification in Redhat technologies.

• Pension Plan: (Employer doubles contribution up to 5% Employee, 10% Employer)
• Life Assurance + Spousal Life Assurance
• Holidays: Basic entitlement 25 days (+ bank holidays) with option to buy an additional 15 days or to sell 5 days.
• Income Protection Insurance
• Annual Professional Fee subscription reimbursed for membership of a professional body
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Insurance: Dental, Health, Private Medical, Travel, Gadget
• Digital GP, Flu Jab Vouchers, Eyecare Vouchers and Healthcare Cash Plan
• Discounts on annual gym memberships at over 2,500 health clubs, gyms and leisure centres
• Critical Illness : This benefit pays out a tax-free cash sum if you suffer a serious illness
• Company car (at more Senior levels)
• Childcare Vouchers