Location: Erskine
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DXC cultivatesa work environment that attracts and retains some of the most skilled talent in todays workplace. With a strategic focus on our people and our customers, we are committed to doing whats best for both. Thats why were creating a workplace where employees seize change as an opportunity to accelerate their careers and amplify customer success.
We are motivated to learn and succeed togetherto build our future and get things done
Your career is about what you want to be and achieve. Its about bringing your skills, curiosity, creativity, and your true self to your work.
Due to continued growth DXC Technology have a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to join our team in either our Erskine or Newcastle sites in a Hybrid capacity.
Successful candidates must be UK based and required to hold SC clearance or eligible for vetting.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled
Automation Engineer
with a strong background in Linux systems and scripting to join our infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for automating post-build configuration tasks across enterprise-grade
SLES
and
RHEL
servers, ensuring consistency, reliability, and scalability in our server deployments.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise in automation and Linux administration will directly impact operational efficiency and system performance.
Key Responsibilities
Automate post-build tasks for SLES and RHEL servers, tailored to specific environments and geographic regions.
Configure system components including:
NFS mount points
Network settings (bonding, MTU)
Kernel tuning parameters
User limits and mail configurations
Manage user accounts and access:
Add/check users
Configure SSH keys
Monitor disk usage
Automate storage setup:
Filesystem creation on available disks
Volume Group (VG) and Logical Volume (LV) setup
Update and maintain /etc/fstab entries
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align automation with infrastructure standards and security policies.
Continuously improve automation scripts and documentation to support evolving business needs.
Required Skills & Experience
Several years of hands-on experience with
Ansible
and
Python
for automation and scripting.
Strong expertise in
Linux server administration, particularly with
SLES
and
RHEL
systems.
Solid understanding of enterprise networking, storage, and system configuration.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a hybrid work environment.
Additional detail
Apply deep and broad technical background and knowledge of industry trends to operate several critical or high risk technology areas/customer groups.
Integrate technical knowledge and business understanding to create superior solutions for the company and for customers.
Mentor/consult with team members, other organizations, customers, and vendors on complex issues.
Incident Management: Resolve technical and some business incidents independently.
Mentor/assist less-experienced team members on complex incidents.
Escalation Management: identify, mange, and lead escalations through L4.
Work with others to help manage escalations through L5.
Work Arrangement
This role offers a
hybrid working model, with flexibility to work from either our
Erskine
or
Newcastle
office locations.
Our Culture
Here at DXC we support with care and compassion, and we are constantly evolving our initiatives around equality, diversity, and inclusion to ensure that everyone feels equally involved and supported in the workplace no matter of who they are or what they do.
We are proud of the culture we are creating to ensure that our commitment is ongoing and have a diverse mix of employees working within an inclusive environment and culture to create a high performing workforce led by talented leaders.
We aspire to be recognised for our innovative and modern thinking approach.
Employee Benefits
As part of our competitive remuneration package, flexible benefits are available. There is an option to flex up and down on specific benefits, for example buy or sell annual leave, Private Medical Benefit, Dental and Travel Insurance.
You will also have access to Perks at Work, a discount store to purchase gift cards at reduced rates and get discounts on holidays, restaurants, activities, groceries and more.
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