Job Description:
We are seeking an on-site Senior Linux Engineer, providing Linux support for one of our key public sector clients. This is a high-impact role within a fast-paced and dynamic environment, focused on the support, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
Due to the customer requirements successful applicants must be eligible for high level UK Security clearance
Location: Reading
The successful candidate will join a highly skilled team of support engineers providing technical infrastructure support. The role will require a flexible working ethic and a pragmatic approach to IT support. Successful candidates will have a second/third line support background and great customer service and communication skills. They will have a keen interest in innovation alongside a willingness to implement new ways of working and automation.
Education and Experience required:
1. Proven track record of working in a support role in UNIX/Linux
2. Solid technical background supporting large-scale Unix /Linux Server environments.
3. Ability to mentor technical staff and partners to troubleshoot complex server environments and situations.
4. Experience in a highly visible role providing support and troubleshooting services on multiple projects at the same time.
5. Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical business partners.
6. Linux and Solaris System Administration
7. Comprehensive and demonstratable UNIX/Linux troubleshooting ability.
8. Red Hat Linux ( versions 5.x-8.x) System Administration
9. Solaris (versions 10.x-11.x) System Administration
10. Working knowledge of SRDF & STAR storage replication
11. Clustering (Veritas VCS, RedHat Resilient Storage GFS2)
12. Storage and Filesystems (VXFS, ZFS, EXT3, EXT4, XFS, UFS, SVM)
13. Volume Managers (VXVM, LVM)
14. Cyberark and SCCM compliant support for CI’s.
15. UNIX/Linux auditing and logging systems
16. Networking
17. LDAP configuration Server/Client
18. UNIX/Linux Software Patching
Desirable skills and knowledge
19. Virtualization (VMware, Solaris Zones and Containers)
20. EMC SAN Storage
21. Scripting (Shell, Python, Perl, Ansible YAML)
22. Configuration management tools (Ansible or CFEngine)
23. Familiarity with AIX (version 7)
What We Will Do For You
24. Competitive compensation
25. Pension scheme
26. DXC Select – Our comprehensive benefits package (includes private health/medical insurance,, gym membership and more)
27. Perks at Work (discounts on technology, groceries, travel and more)
28. DXC incentives (recognition tools, employee lunches, regular social events etc)
At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.