Senior Platform Engineer (Linux)

Description:

Senior Platform Engineer (Linux)
London / Dublin

Must have :
* Linux System administration ( Preferred Red hat Certification)
* Kubernetes
* Ansible
* Puppet
* Network analysis,
* tcpdump
* wireshark
* Shell Scripting
* Python

Secondary Skills:

* SaltStack
* Ansible
* Puppet
* Kubernetes
* Keycloak
* Apache
* python
* bash
* Prometheus
* Grafana
* Splunk

Responsibility:
* System Administration: Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems on both physical and virtual machines.
* Shell Scripting: Develop, maintain, and enhance shell scripts to automate routine tasks, system configurations, and application deployments. Scripting languages include Bash, Python, Perl, or other relevant scripting languages.
* Security and Compliance: Implement security measures to protect the Linux infrastructure from vulnerabilities and unauthorized access.
* Ensure compliance with industry best practices and company policies.
* Troubleshooting : Identify and resolve system issues, application errors, and performance bottlenecks promptly.
* Participate in on-call rotations for urgent problem resolution.
* Backup and Recovery: Develop and execute backup and disaster recovery procedures to safeguard critical data and ensure business continuity.
* Software Updates and Patching: Apply system patches, updates, and security fixes promptly.
* Keep the infrastructure up to date with the latest software releases.
* Performance & Optimization: Optimize system performance through resource monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning.
* Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance overall system efficiency.
* Monitoring and Alerts: Set up monitoring tools to identify system issues proactively and respond to alerts promptly
* Monitor system logs for unusual activities and security breaches.
* Design, build, support, troubleshoot & develop technical application infrastructure solutions to meet business requirements in adherence with market standards, processes and best practices and with a high level of innovation, cost-effectiveness, high quality and faster time to market
* Participate in Proof of Concepts and help the Department with selection of Vendor
* Solutions, Technologies, Methodologies and Frameworks.
* Perform problem diagnosis; performance tuning; capacity planning and configuration management.
* Assure system stability and future compatibility by monitoring production execution of all relevant systems.
* Design high availability strategies and implement automation to ensure service availability.
* Performs lead role in reviewing vendor proposals and making recommendations
* Research and evaluate new technology for possible deployment in client infrastructure.
* Leads complex initiatives and projects and take accountability for ongoing regional projects as assigned; including responsibility for planning; time and cost control; resource utilization and implementation

Requirements:
* Proven work experience as a Linux Administrator
* In-depth knowledge of Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu) and associated utilities.
* Strong command over shell scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Perl).
* Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) is a plus.
* Understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
* Familiarity with security best practices, system hardening and patching.
* Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) is advantageous.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Education and Certi
* Relevant certifications like Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or CompTIA Linux+ are a plus.
* Systematic knowledge and understanding of network, operating system principles and web middleware.
* Knowledge in one or more core functions related to web infrastructure design and/or implementation