Sky
Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Linux)
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What You’ll DoLeadershipMentor junior team members on day-to-day tasks management, incident management, on-call escalations and the nuances of navigating Sky’s people and systems.
Collaborate with teams across the organisation to design and implement Linux solutions that meet business needs.
Contribute to the full automation of the deployment of Linux system, upgrades, migrations, and patching as needed.
Develop and implement backup and recovery plans to minimize downtime and data loss.
Enforce security policies and procedures within the Linux environment.
Stay updated with industry trends and best practices across Linux environments.
Monitor Linux system performance and capacity, resolving issues promptly to maintain stability.
Troubleshoot and fix Linux-related incidents and problems efficiently.
Engage with Platform Support teams to assist with 24/7 on-call incident resolution (rota-based) and engage various teams including 3rd parties for support escalation.
Be aware of wider issues beyond technology such as financial and organisational; articulating and escalating where necessary.
Advanced-level hands-on experience in Linux system administration and support, preferably in enterprise environments.
Proficiency in managing Linux-based infrastructure, including various distributions such as, Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.
Demonstrated expertise in understanding and implementing Linux system architecture, including familiarity with concepts like kernel tuning, file systems, and package management.
Proven track record in optimising Linux system performance and tuning configurations for optimal operation.
Solid understanding of Linux security concepts and experience in implementing security measures such as user management, file permissions, and firewalls.
Exceptional troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues efficiently within a Linux environment.
Fundamental knowledge of products such as Ansible, Puppet or Chef to automate the deployment of repetitive tasks.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to design and implement Linux-based solutions that meet business needs.
Possession of Linux certifications, such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC), is highly desirable.
Familiarity with various Linux distributions beyond the basic administration level is advantageous.
Experience working with cloud infrastructure platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Exposure to monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Nagios, or Grafana, and their use for troubleshooting infrastructure issues.
Experience with DevOps methodologies and tools for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD), such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Concourse CI.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies and practices.
Previous experience in mentoring or leadership roles within an infrastructure engineering team.
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