Sr. System Engineer- Cloud & Linux

Datwyler IT Services is the IT wing of the Datwyler Group. We work alongside the Datwyler group companies and Business units to ensure Datwyler has an IT strategy that allows us to transform our Information infrastructure to keep abreast with the digital needs of our group companies. With about 150 specialists at 11 locations we are dedicated to Datwylers success in its digitalisation roadmap. With an aim to get top-notch in our delivery we believe in continuous improvement and becoming a trusted partner to our group companies. Our internal consultants ensure customer-orientation and committed assistance in their everyday work life.

Job Purpose

Design Implement configure Install & support on various OS flavours of Linux
Support of existing Linux (RHEL Ubuntu CentOS ) and virtualization Server environments
Work closely with Infrastructure and applications teams to find the right trade-off between the business specific needs and DevOps practises

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Developing and implementing server availability (24x7x365) uptime service security and performance configurations and delivering system updates.
Providing L2 & L3 support for Linux Server as per request from various constituencies.
Understands fundamentals of large scale on-premises and cloud mission critical systems; networking security redundancy scalability monitoring & performance.
Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes.
Experience in configuring Apache Tomcat Postfix LDAPSMTP; System and Configuration management product Ansible.
Proven experience in risk-based systems running on UNIX / LINUX platforms along with OS clustering partitioning and virtualization.
Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all environments
Fault finding analysis and of logging information for reporting of performance exceptions
Provide input on ways to improve the stability efficiency and scalability of the environment.
Expert in Shell Perl and/or Python scripting
Maintain and monitor all system frameworks and provide after call support to all systems and maintain optimal Linux knowledge.
Monitoring tool knowledge and hands on preferably Zabbix Cloud Watch Prometheus Grafana etc.
Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and GitLab.
Maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure configurations processes and procedures.
Prepare and present reports on infrastructure patching vulnerabilities and compliance status.
Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend improvements.
Experience of Information Security and vulnerability management principles.
Apply Windows Patches Remediate Windows Vulnerabilities troubleshoot updates is a Plus.

Skills & Technical Competences & Behavior

Certification : Linux AWS Azure DevOps
5 years of professional experience exclusively into AWS and Linux.
Minimum of 5 years experience designing and implementing Red Hat Linux server systems to suit varying application and availability requirements
Hands on experience working with EC2ELBEBS S3 EC2 Direct Connect Lambda VPC IAM CloudFormation Autoscaling RDS will be plus
Deployment automation management and maintenance of AWS cloud-based system.
Ensuring availability performance security and scalability of AWS production systems.
Monitoring tool knowledge preferably Zabbix Cloud Watch Prometheus Grafana etc.
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools.
Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible).
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins GitLab).
Apache and Nginx knowledge
Knowledge and application of ITIL and best practice methods in a medium to large sized organisation
Experience working together with application owners business units and 3rd parties to deliver shared goals
Hands-on solution design skills and the ability to objectively quality assure 3rd party solution designs to ensure they meet business expectations.
Strong understanding of different cultural working patterns.
Fluent in English.
Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills.
Bear personal responsibility and demonstrate quality awareness.
Behave loyally and comply with rules regulations and legal requirements.

KPI

Minimize unplanned downtime and ensure quick recovery from incidents.
Knowledge-sharing sessions and documentation.
Increase in infrastructure and processes automated.
Reduce manual intervention and errors in deployment processes.
SLA achievement
On-time delivery of projects

We Offer a Diverse and Global Working Environment
As a globally operating company Datwyler offers a broad spectrum of job profiles and career opportunities. We offer ambitious individuals who approach their task with dedication and enthusiasm the right environment to excel and grow. This gives every employee the opportunity to influence the way we work. At Datwyler we enable our employees to bring their talent to a global context and grow it steadily over time. Our employees are therefore at the very heart of Datwyler we interact with respect trust and loyalty. Mutual consideration and appreciation are key.