Platform Engineer | Hybrid Role (Central London 1-2 days per week)
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Virtualization and Linux Expert to join our clients dynamic team. As a Virtualization and Linux Expert, you will play a crucial role in optimizing and securing our client’s new Cyber Security Platform. You will leverage your extensive knowledge of virtualized environments, Linux, and automation to enhance performance, ensure security, and streamline operations. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of server performance, possess deep expertise in virtualization technologies, and excel in Linux administration and automation, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and optimize virtualized environments with a focus on Linux/KVM Hypervisors.
- Utilize expertise in OpenStack and VMware to drive efficient and scalable virtualization solutions.
- Maximize server performance through advanced Linux administration and performance tuning techniques.
- Implement security measures by customizing Linux kernels and creating highly secure environments.
- Utilize Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible/Terraform/Salt) to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.
- Work with containerization tools such as Docker to enhance system scalability and flexibility.
- Demonstrate knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly AWS, to support hybrid cloud deployments.
- Employ enterprise-grade monitoring solutions (e.g., DataDog, CheckMK, Zabbix) to ensure optimal system performance and availability.
- Develop and maintain scripts in Python, Perl, or Bash to automate routine tasks and improve operational efficiency.
- Adhere to ITIL best practices and possess an understanding of ISO compliance standards.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of networking fundamentals, including routing, switching, load balancing, firewalling, TCP/IP stack, subnetting, and LAN separation.
- Manage hardware infrastructure, including equipment racking, vendor coordination, and equipment replacement.
Qualifications:
- Expert knowledge in virtualized environments with hands-on experience on Linux/KVM Hypervisors.
- Strong understanding of OpenStack and VMware technologies.
- Advanced proficiency in Linux administration, automation, and performance tuning.
- Extensive experience in securing Linux environments and customizing kernels.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Salt.
- Experience with containerization tools like Docker is a plus.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly AWS, is beneficial.
- Proficient in utilizing enterprise-grade monitoring solutions like DataDog, CheckMK, Zabbix, etc.
- Scripting experience in languages such as Python, Perl, or Bash.
- Familiarity with ITIL best practices and ISO compliance standards.
- Basic understanding of networking fundamentals.
- Proficient in hardware management, including equipment racking and vendor coordination.
If you are a highly motivated and skilled Virtualization and Linux Expert who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we encourage you to apply. Join our clients team and contribute to the success of a cutting-edge Cyber Security Platform.
