Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues Communication: Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and stakeholders Attention to Detail: Precision in managing system configurations and documentation Oversee the configuration, installation, and maintenance of Unix operating systems (e.g., AIX, Solaris, HP-UX) and VCS clusters Apply patches and updates to ensure systems are up-to-date and secure Implement and manage security measures to protect systems from vulnerabilities and threats. Ensure systems comply with organizational policies, industry regulations, and security best practices Providing technical support and guidance and work closely with other IT teams (e.g., network, database, application) to ensure seamless integration and support Monitor and optimize system performance, including configuring hardware, adjusting kernel parameters, and managing system resources Providing fast and effective BAU support for incidents and requests Provide BAU support and manage incidents and requests, providing root cause analysis and preventive measures Investigate and resolve complex system issues, including hardware failures, software bugs, and performance bottlenecks Implement monitoring tools and scripts (bash) to proactively manage system health and performance Create and maintain detailed documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps. Generate reports on system performance, incidents, and maintenance activities MANDATORY SKILLS: Strong knowledge of RHEL6, RHEL7 & RHEL8 and Veritas Cluster Server in large scale data centre environments Extensive knowledge of VCS in a Red Hat Linux environment (physical and virtual). This includes Storage Foundation, Volume Manager, Veritas Infoscale and Cluster File System Ability to test and upgrade VCS while producing detailed documentation for the team and stakeholders Previous exposure migrating VCS clusters e.g., host-based, and array-based migrations Experience with the operation of a large VMware infrastructure Experience of patching Linux servers to remediate vulnerabilities Utilize automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Ansible & YAML, Puppet) to develop and maintain scripts for automation of routine tasks and system management Migration, upgrade and rebuild of legacy Linux Servers from RHEL6 & RHEL7 to R8 Working knowledge of change management processes and attending change board meetings Ability to work independently and as a member of a team NICE TO HAVE: Administration of Solaris and AIX RHCSA / RHCE certified ServiceNow (or similar ITSM toolset) for managing incidents, requests, and changes Development tools such as Git and Gitlab Administration of Red Hat Satellite Exposure to monitoring tools such as Dynatrace

Desired Candidate Profile

Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and stakeholders Precision in managing system configurations and documentation