Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer
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To be considered for this role you have to live in the UK for 4 consecutive years to be eligible for SC/CTC clearance.
Job Purpose
SFW has operational responsibility for key workflow applications and is seeking a Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer to assist with the design and build of infrastructure/development/support environments and to provide on-going production support.
These activities will be part time and the ISE will be actively involved with the design, build and support of Linux, VMWare and other environments for SFW clients and also providing support for internal Linux based systems.
As an experienced Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer you will:
Provide 2nd and 3rd line infrastructure support against agreed service levels including the implementation of fixes and documentation etc.
Carry out design, build, configuration, deployment and documentation of infrastructure environments for both production, DR, support and development for external clients and internal projects
Keep abreast of developments and vulnerabilities etc. in Linux, VMWare and associated systems/applications/infrastructure i.e. raising awareness of critical patches, technology developments and upgrades etc.
Play an active role in the Infrastructure team and contribute to the overall development of IT within the organisation
Engage with SFW clients to define requirements for infrastructure solutions and projects
About You
Redhat & CentOS Linux - Design, Implementation, Troubleshooting, Administration including load balancing, clustering, IP tables, certificate management and security hardening, must be able to work at the CLI level and without the GUI. Advanced troubleshooting on mid to large scale environments, experience must be practical/commercial. (3 years minimum)
VMWare ESX - experience with Design, Implementation, Configuration and Troubleshooting. Experience using VMotion, DRS & DPM and also VCenter (Beneficial). Minimum experience - creating & troubleshooting virtual servers (including networking) and using VMotion (further training can be provided). (2 years’ practical experience minimum)
Network design principles and implementation - solid understanding of network principals i.e. VLAN's, protocols, network components, experiencing configuring Switches, firewalls and VLAN's. (2 years’ practical experience minimum)
Experience of monitoring systems, ideally Nagios - Working with alerts, basic troubleshooting, setting up new systems with monitoring agents. (1-year practical experience minimum)
Experience of implementing, monitoring and troubleshooting backup solutions, ideally Veeam or Symantec Backup Exec. (1-year practical experience minimum)
Essential skills:
Cent OS Linux
Redhat Linux
TOMCAT, Apache, JBOSS
VMWare ESX 4/5/6
Nagios/Linux Monitoring Solutions
Veeam/Linux Backup Solutions
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals
Desirable skills:
Nginx (1-year minimum)
SQL Server/MySQL/Post Gres/Maria DB implementation and administration
Oracle implementation/Support
Windows Server Operating Systems (i.e. 2008/2012)
Active Directory (basic understanding)
Server hardware configuration (HP preferred), installing, configuring and troubleshooting.
SAN administration and configuration (HP preferred) - Deploying, configuring, troubleshooting etc.
DevOps tools: Puppet, CHEF, Docker, Vagrant, Ancible (6-12 months)
This is an excellent opportunity to work within an organisation that is committed to staff welfare and employee relations.
Candidates must have held UK residency for at least four years to be eligible for security clearance.
Successful candidates will be subject to BPSS checks. Depending on the role undertaken, further National Vetting checks may be required.
What's in it for you?
We offer competitive perks and proven career progression.
The working environment while dynamic has a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where colleagues with like minds are always ready to help.
We offer variety of different Certifications you will be able to obtain.
There is a good mix of challenging, enjoyable work and fun both in and out of the office.
Salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience
25 days holiday allowance plus UK Bank Holidays
Pension, Profit share, Life Assurance, Gym membership discount, Childcare voucher scheme, Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme!
This is an excellent opportunity to work within an organisation that is committed to staff welfare and employee relations.
Successful candidates will be subject to BPSS checks. Depending on the role undertaken, further National Vetting checks may be required.
If that sounds right up your street then apply today by clicking on the APPLY button below!