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MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
The Linux L3 Engineer acts as the highest level of operational support within the organization's Linux
infrastructure team. The role involves handling complex incidents escalating from L2, ensuring
environmental stability, performing deep-dive analysis, and driving automation and optimization
initiatives. The engineer will also be responsible for mentoring L2 engineers, maintaining documentation,
and ensuring adherence to best practices across all Linux flavors.
KEY ACTIVITIES & TASKS
. Manage and resolve high-priority incidents and complex escalations received from L2 support. .
Administer and maintain enterprise-grade Linux systems across all flavors
. Perform root cause analysis for recurring or critical issues and implement long-term corrective actions.
. Handle OS-level patching, security updates, kernel upgrades, and configuration tuning.
. Plan and implement performance optimization and capacity management strategies.
. Image creation
. Automate repetitive system tasks and configuration using shell scripting or configuration management
tools.
. Collaborate with network, storage, and cloud teams to support integrated technical environments.
. Create and maintain technical documentation, process manuals, and troubleshooting guides. . Provide
technical guidance, mentoring, and training support to L2 engineers.
. Ensure adherence to ITSM processes and participate in change, problem, and incident management.
. Participate in shift rotations, ensuring coverage for operations across environments.
A successful Cloud & Managed Apps - L3 Linux professional should have:
. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
. Advanced hands-on experience with Linux operating systems, especially RHEL, SLES and Ubuntu.
. Expertise in system performance tuning, process management, and troubleshooting of critical
production issues.
. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl for automation.
. Strong knowledge of system services, boot processes, and kernel parameters.
. Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, AWX
. Familiarity on cloud technologies (AWS, Azure).
. Proficient in managing file systems (EXT4, XFS, NFS), LVMs, and backup environments.
. Experience with enterprise monitoring tools
. Understanding of security policies, hardening standards, and system compliance.
. Image creation
. Strong analytical, root cause analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
. Proven ability to manage critical incidents (P1/P2), lead war-room calls, and communicate with clients
under pressure.
. Exposure to ITSM processes.
. Proven track record in managing large-scale Linux deployments in production environments.
Certifications
. RHCE, SLES Certified Engineer, or LFCE preferred.
. ITIL Foundation certification is an added advantage
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Cloud & Managed Apps - L3 Linux professional, we encourage you to apply and be part of a forward-thinking team in the technology sector
Michael Page has five decades of expertise in professional services recruitment. We were established in London in 1976, and over this period we've grown organically to become one of the best-known and most respected consultancies, with an office network spanning six continents.
While size has its advantages, it doesn't define us - the nature of our organic growth means that each new office is integrated into the region that it serves. It also means that as an employer looking to hire, or as a candidate aiming to grow your career you have the best of both worlds; a team that understands the market and geography you operate in, plus the resources and expertise of an international network at your disposal.
Job ID: 142534507
