Linux Systems Engineer (Open to remote)

This is Ekkiden

Ambition and innovation are our driving forces. We aim high, act quickly, and acquire the wherewithal that we need to achieve our objectives. Our organization is shaped by the requirements of both our clients and our teams. Becoming a European benchmark requires hard work, quality, and respect. We pave our own path, with international teams committed to sustainable growth. We help clients to innovate and we make sure we question ourselves at all times. At Ekkiden everything is possible. Our managers are trained to bring out the best in every team member. If you are daring, creative, and have great people skills, if you want to live an extraordinary human experience and you don’t want to keep reminding yourself why you get up in the morning, it’s time to meet up.

Role:

Within an international environment, the Web Linux Administrator will be responsible for delivering ongoing administration and support for the Web Hosting Service.

Responsibilities:

Leadership

Provide strategic Linux services as required

Manage Linux projects

Assist the Service Owner and Team Lead

Assist with the coordination, preparation, presentation, and implementation of proposals and projects linked department

Be a go-to expert for troubleshooting Linux related issues

Liaise with Partner Organizations on a service management basis

Service Management

Manage, prioritize and take ownership of tasks assigned to the Linux services team as required

Includes service requests, change requests, incidents, project tasks, and others as required

Monitor and take ownership of tasks assigned to the network services team ensuring completion within SLA targets

Technical Support

Provide support for all Linux services

Design, install, configure and support Linux infrastructure

Assist in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of Linux automation tasks using Ansible and related technologies

Provide on-call support (either on-site or remotely using VPN connectivity) outside normal working hours as required on a rotational basis

Other Linux administration tasks as required:

Coordinate with vendor support for resolution of problems and incidents

Perform troubleshooting and performance tuning activities as required

Apply network patches, updates and perform upgrades

Assist in the planning and running of disaster recovery tests

Perform capacity management and reporting as required

Produce documentation as required

Perform support activities during planned maintenance windows outside of normal working hours

Perform other duties as required

What we are looking for:

Minimum 10 years working experience in a similar position

Extensive experience with Linux systems

Extensive knowledge and support experience of the following:

Redhat Linux

Oracle Linux

Puppet and Satellite

Experience with Ansible or other automation technologies

Experience in writing technical proposals and service guides

Linux ITIL or Prince2 certification is a plus

Fluent in English. Spanish is a plus

We offer:

Join us at the right time to make your mark in a fast-growing organization

Various missions and projects that will allow you to have a real impact on the company

The ability to work autonomously and to drive new initiatives

✨ A career path adapted to your personality, both in terms of role and location

A strong culture, based on sharing, respect, ambition, and team spirit

The opportunity to manage teams and develop your area of expertise by leading one of our squads

Develop your management and leadership skills , because, at Ekkiden , consultants look after the careers of other consultants. Gone are the days when your career was driven by a salesman !

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