Linux Engineer

Location: Bristol

This is a hybrid position primarily based in Bristol. We’re committed to your flexibility and wellbeing and our hybrid strategy currently requires three days a week in the office, giving you the option to work remotely for some of your working week. Find out more about our culture of flexible working 

We give you a world of potential

Computershare are currently looking to recruit a Linux Engineer to join a team within Computershare Technology Services.

The Linux Engineer role has global responsibilities across the Systems Management space, to continuously deliver quality platforms and a number of key services to the wider business groups, enabling automation and ease of request fulfilments when they do. 

As the Linux Engineer’s responsibilities will be across regions and global in scope, they will need to ensure they maintain a strong working relationship with various key stakeholders across Service Operations, Global Technology Services and the Global Planning and Delivery departments, fostering a win-win relationship.

Why would you choose this role when there are other Linux Engineer roles in the market? Well, there are a few things that make this role stand out:

• You will be part of a recently built team which is vibrant, passionate and provides plenty of support.
• You will work on some extremely high scale projects which affect all areas of the business.
• We offer continuous learning and education opportunities and put emphasis on continued improvement and growth. 

A role you will love

The primary purpose of the Linux Engineer Role is to deliver quality platforms and services to help wider audiences leverage to achieve their goals globally. This includes, but not limited to Automation, Application Delivery, Threat & Vulnerability remediation, System build Automation, Monitoring and Project delivery. 

Besides fulfilling the daily workloads, the role will be assigned larger pieces of work associated with delivery tasks for new and existing defined solutions. They will work closely with the requestor to consult on the design, build and maintenance of the Systems Management Monitoring or Deployment solutions, for internal and external customer requirements. 

On these larger pieces of work, they will be assigned a portion of their time to work with a dedicated project manager to ensure the project work is delivered within a reasonable timeframe. 

Some key responsibilities:

• Provide technical direction, Linux patching (using JetPatch), policies and vulnerability management of the global fleet.
• Fulfil day to day tasks, as allocated, and provide technical guidance across the team, management and business contacts globally.
• Technical management of Computershare Systems Management toolsets tiers (monitoring, Threat & Vulnerability, and inventory).
• Working closely with key internal stakeholders, the Global Systems Management Engineer is to ensure their requests are met and communication on delivery of services are reset to agreed dates.
• Other Systems Management duties or tasks as assigned by management will occur on this high demand team, therefore flexibility in the role will be required to be successful.

What will you bring to the role? 

You will demonstrate previous experience as a Linux Engineer or have a clear passion for the role.

Other key skills required for the role include:

• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a Linux Engineer or relevant experience.
• Experience in managing and supporting Linux based application servers, repository management, connectivity, SNMP, Patching, RHEL package management, virtualization technologies (example: VMWare, Nutanix AHV).
• Ability to create and run a Linux system management practice and routine that aligns with corporate IT policies and procedures. Administer the systems on a day to basis.
• Significant experience installing, operating and recovering Linux operating systems.
• Ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders