Job Description
The Unix Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for providing expert-level support and administration for enterprise UNIX/Linux infrastructure across APAC and EMEA regions. This role ensures high availability, security, performance, and operational stability of Red Hat Linux, Ubuntu, and AIX environments while driving automation, vulnerability remediation, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
You will:
- Provide 24/7/365 support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS, and AIX servers, ensuring maximum availability and performance.
- Install, upgrade, configure, and maintain UNIX/Linux systems, including in-place upgrades and technology refresh activities.
- Design and implement infrastructure solutions using Git, Veritas Cluster Server, OpenSVC, Veritas Volume Manager, and Linux LVM.
- Manage SAN and NAS storage connectivity at the server side, including VSAN, iSCSI, DAS, NAS, and SAN technologies.
- Automate operational tasks and infrastructure workflows using Shell scripting, Ansible, Python, or similar automation tools.
- Monitor system health, performance, patching, and vulnerability remediation using standard enterprise monitoring tools.
- Troubleshoot incidents, coordinate with third-party vendors and internal infrastructure teams, and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Support disaster recovery testing, business continuity activities, contingency planning, and environment configuration management.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, operational procedures, and infrastructure standards.
- Collaborate with application developers and business stakeholders to deploy resilient production, disaster recovery, test, and development environments.
- Ensure systems comply with IT security policies, backup requirements, and operational risk management standards.
- Participate in on-call rotations, weekend production changes, and incident support outside business hours when required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise UNIX/Linux environments.
- Strong expertise in:
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.x / 8.x / 9.x
- Ubuntu 16.x / 18.x / 20.x / 22.x
- AIX Administration
- Veritas Cluster and OpenSVC clustering technologies
- Veritas Volume Manager and Linux LVM
- Patching, vulnerability management, and hardware failure handling
- Shell scripting and Ansible automation
- Experience with Git, system lifecycle management, and infrastructure automation platforms such as Ansible Tower.
- Solid understanding of storage technologies including SAN, NAS, VSAN, iSCSI, and DAS.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills in complex production environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Willingness to work weekends, participate in on-call rotations, and support incidents outside regular office hours.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Must have experience with:
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Ubuntu Linux
- AIX
- Veritas Cluster
- OpenSVC
- Veritas Volume Manager
- Linux LVM
- Shell Scripting
- Ansible Automation Platform
- Git
- Patching and Vulnerability Management
- SAN/NAS Storage Administration
- Incident and Problem Management
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Support
Location: BGC
Work Schedule: day shift
Work Set-up: Hybrid