Linux Infrastructure Engineer

Linux Infrastructure Engineer

Required locations: Madrid or Dublin

*Applicants must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

*Please submit your application along with a CV in English.

Experienced System Engineer needed to manage and optimize Linux systems, ensuring performance, security, and reliability. Key tasks include system patching, troubleshooting, engaging vendor, and automation. Join our team for a dynamic role in enterprise-level IT infrastructure.

You will be responsible for the daily, weekly, and monthly activities required to deliver multiple project tasks on-time while following all processes and procedures, escalating issues as necessary, and creating/updating all necessary documentation. In addition, the System Engineer is responsible for but not limited to OS installs, upgrades, hardware moves and migrations, new server builds, providing advanced escalation support (including engaging vendor support), performance monitoring and tuning & host configuration.

• Manage system performance and ensure high availability of Oracle Linux systems through tuning and monitoring.
• Perform patching, updates, and upgrades for Oracle Linux systems.
• Provide technical support and guidance to developers and other stakeholders on Oracle Linux-related issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration and operation of applications on Oracle Linux servers.
• Automate repetitive tasks using shell scripts.
• Implement security protocols and best practices, ensuring that Oracle Linux systems are compliant with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Manage backups, disaster recovery, and system redundancy strategies.
• Troubleshoot software issues, ensuring timely resolution to minimize downtime.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and ensure system optimization.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation on system configurations, processes, and procedures.

What You'll Bring

• 4+ Years UNIX Support experience including Linux, & OEL operating systems.
• Knowledge on Virtual Server builds (Linux/Oracle).
• Ability to work overtime and irregular hours when needed, including some nights and weekends.
• Understanding of high availability system design concepts and configuration best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple project tasks simultaneously.
• Understanding process for Change and Incident Management.
• Handling On-calls and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in Scripting (Shell/Perl).
• RHCS cluster Knowledge.
• Should come up with innovative ideas to automate the repeated work.
• Helping Team with any technical issues.
• Multi-pathing software knowledge.
• Active participation in community meetings.

Preferred

• Current RHCE/OEL certification.
• Understanding process for Change and Incident Management.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Experience with SAN/Storage technology redundancy.
• Broad knowledge of IBM System hardware including latest p5 and P6 series, or HP rx series hardware.
• Must possess the initiative to resolve issues before they become critical.
• Propensity for knowledge sharing.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Innovative, self-motivated, and able to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work assigned night or day schedule and work off-hours when required.

What We'll Offer You

• A competitive salary with exciting benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities to advance your career.
• An Employee Assistance Program to support your mental health.
• Employee resource groups that champion our diverse communities.
• Core benefits such as life insurance, and access to retirement planning.
• An inclusive culture that celebrates what makes you unique.

At Oracle, we don’t just respect differences—we celebrate them. We believe that innovation starts with inclusion and to create the future we need people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. That’s why we’re committed to creating a workplace where all kinds of people can do their best work. It’s when everyone’s voice is heard and valued that inspired to go beyond what’s been done before.