Senior Linux Administrator

Dublin
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Job Description:About usAt Davy, it's the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for almost 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team - you are a key player in shaping our future.At Davy, you are the difference.Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.About the roleIn the role, the successful candidate will:

Ownership for assigned incidents, requests and other ticket types associated with the Linux hosting environment

Troubleshoot issues with ICT services in conjunction with Information Systems colleagues

Ensure all systems & servers are functioning & communicating properly. Systems include:

RHEL OS (version 8, upgrade to 10 planned)

RH OpenShift running in Azure (ARO)

Automation: Ansible Automation Platform, Automation Hub, Bash scripting

Version Control: Git (Bitbucket), SVN

Atlassian: Jira, Confluence

CI\CD: Jenkins, SonarQube, Sona type

Security: Rapid7, Aquasec, OSSEC

Monitoring: Opsview, Prometheus

Logging: EFK, LOKI, Splunk

Cloud: Azure Platform

Daily system administration duties

Liaise with 3rd party vendors

Ensure the Red Hat environment is patched and up to date with all security and feature patches

Monitor environment performance

Ensure Dev Ops policies, standards & procedures are developed, implemented and adhered to

Ensure relevant documentation is regularly updated & maintained

Conduct regular disaster recovery testing ensuring backup plans & documentation are up to date

Requirements:About youWe are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills:

A strong understanding of best practices in terms of policies, standards and controls appropriate to a large financial services organization
Background working in financial institutions preferable

Relevant accreditations required
Must have 5 years' experience in relevant role
Possess an advanced understanding of Linux concepts and technologies
Experienced at organizing, prioritising & multitasking
Experience in working with 3rd party vendors

Experience with:

RHEL OS (version 8, upgrade to 10 planned)

RH OpenShift running in Azure (ARO)

Ansible Automation Platform and Automation Hub

Version Control: Git (Bitbucket), SVN

Atlassian: Jira, Confluence

CI\CD: Jenkins, SonarQube, Sonatype

Security: Rapid7, Aquasec, OSSEC

Monitoring: Opsview, Prometheus

Logging: EFK, LOKI, Splunk

The candidate must demonstrate:

A good aptitude for relevant technologies
Proven experience Linux administration
Exceptional critical thinking & problem-solving ability
Knowledge of best practices regarding management, control & monitoring of the Linux Environment
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
Knowledge of computing infrastructures
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Good interpersonal & communication skills to provide support in a professional manner
Ability to work on own initiative & demonstrate proactive ownership of tasks and issues with a defined SLA
Self-motivated with good judgement, organisational and time management skills
An ability to follow established processes & procedures and define new ones when appropriate
Good attention to detail
Good team working capability
Dedicated and flexible work attitude

What we offerAt Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today's fast-moving world, we know it's important to feel secure and empowered. That's why Davy benefits support you through all of life's stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.Health and WellbeingPsychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.Reward and RecognitionWe offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.Growth and DevelopmentOur award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.Positive WorkplaceOur workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.Values and CultureExceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values - One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.Important InformationDavy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don't meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.

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