Linux Server Support Engineer/Technician

Summary

Join Version 1, a leading technology services company, and contribute to the success of global brands. As a Linux Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining and supporting Linux server environments, ensuring timely patching and resolving technical issues. You will collaborate with the Application Support team and third-party vendors to address support requests and implement solutions. The role requires experience in Red Hat and Oracle Linux server administration, patching, and troubleshooting, as well as familiarity with virtualization technologies and data center management. Version 1 offers a comprehensive benefits package, including profit sharing, career development opportunities, flexible/remote work options, financial wellbeing initiatives, employee wellbeing programs, generous leave policies, and educational assistance.

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience implementing, supporting and administering Red Hat and Oracle Linux Server environments
• Experience patching Linux and providing support/troubleshooting
• Experience of Linux Servers in a VMware and Oracle Virtualisation environments
• Implementation of Linux patches and upgrades including Red Hat Repositories and Red Hat Subscription Management
• Experience of managing and administering 24x7 Linux Server environments
• Experience of data centre management: server racking, stacking , cabling
• Experience edge of Linux hardware and software monitoring toolsets such as Nagios
• Experience of Linux server backup and recovery procedures especially Commvault
• Experience of Linux server security configuration and operation
• Good working knowledge of a range of database management, server different operating systems and network configurations
• Knowledge of shell scripting

Responsibilities

• Carry out Patching on Linux Servers monthly to ensure it is completely timely and with appropriate expertise
• Assist with the design, development, testing and implementation operational on-premises physical and virtual Red Hat and Oracle Linux server based infrastructure within defined time scales
• Gain an understanding of the applications that run on the Windows server estate and their network connectivity
• Support Linux environments across development, test, pre-production and production landscape
• Proactively monitor, report, troubleshoot, escalate and resolve technical issues with the Linux estate
• Assist with migration of server environments
• Identify, prioritise and resolve Linux server issues
• Work with the Application Support team to resolve support issues
• Perform Linux and system maintenance activities as required
• Log support requests with third-party vendors as required and manage them through to resolution
• Adhere to customer policies, guidelines and standards in relation to the Linux Server Operating System

Benefits

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more
• Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes