For one of our Clients operating in the global financial services sector, we are seeking talented professionals to join long-term strategic initiatives.
Ideal candidate should have:
- Strong Linux server administration expertise (primarily RHEL) with 6–10 years’ experience (SLES and Solaris x86/SPARC desirable).
- Industry-standard UNIX certifications (as referenced in the role profile).
- Proven Linux administration and architecture experience, including volume managers, multipathing and kernel parameter tuning.
- Strong scripting/automation skills (shell / Perl / Python).
- Excellent knowledge and troubleshooting of Veritas Volume Manager and Veritas Cluster Server (required).
- Strong infrastructure background including x86 hardware and virtualisation platforms (VMware, Citrix, Hyper‑V).
- Storage experience configuring filesystems on NAS and EMC SAN (standalone and clustered), including replication.
- Working knowledge of networking concepts/technology (e.g., TCP/UDP, LAN/WAN, F5, VIPs, firewalls, Cisco).
- Experience working in a major enterprise and/or a highly regulated environment (e.g., Financial Services).
- Experience with DevOps / configuration management tooling (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams; able to explain complex topics clearly to varied audiences.
- Self-management skills: prioritising effectively, meeting deadlines, and working well under pressure.
- Good understanding of operational discipline (ITIL concepts/service operations beneficial) and a track record of improving how things are done.
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ABOUT SYNECHRON
At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our Synechron Labs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,000+, and has 55 offices in 20 countries within key global markets. ,[Configure, deliver and support Linux (RHEL) and some Solaris based server environments and services in a DevOps infrastructure delivery model., Work with application teams and DevOps pods to deploy centrally provided services and ensure stable, reliable operations., Provide ongoing support across live and non-live environments, maintaining and improving SLAs and service quality., Perform proactive analysis of day-to-day work and drive automation to reduce repetitive/standardised tasks., Write Linux/UNIX scripts (e.g., shell / Perl / Python) to automate and streamline BAU activities., Advise on Unix/Linux design and best practices throughout project lifecycles (build, ITSA, implementation)., Draft and maintain standards and procedures for capacity management; review SLA information to identify capacity risks and implement demand modifications with application teams., Assess, analyse, document and implement changes based on requests for change, translating functional/business requirements into technical specifications., Support incident troubleshooting and perform root cause analysis to prevent recurrence and improve stability., Collaborate closely with infrastructure, application, support and engineering teams, providing consultancy and guidance.] Requirements: Linux, NAS, EMC SAN, ITIL