Linux Engineer
DXC Technology
Role:Associate Manager Infrastructure Services (Linux – RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)
About DXC
DXC helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience across their IT estates. Our more than 125,000 people in 70-plus countries are entrusted by our customers to deliver transformative technologies to ensure the success, safety and well-being of businesses and people around the world. By combining strengths and expertise globally, we create solutions and deliver greater outcomes for customers across their entire IT estate. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at dxc.com.
About the Role
In this role, you are responsible for deploying, migrating, and managing infrastructure services, with the capability to manage various versions of Linux and Container Platforms. As a Linux Engineer, you will lead the administration and support of mission-critical Linux environments hosted on physical, virtual, and hybrid platforms.
This role encompasses lifecycle management, performance tuning, and automation of operating system-related processes to ensure stability and high availability. Key focus areas include automation, security measures, and continuous system optimization, supporting infrastructure projects and day-to-day operational needs.
Essential Job Functions
Set up and manage Linux systems (RHEL, CentOS, SUSE) for critical infrastructure
Automate OS deployments, patching, and configuration using Ansible and Jenkins
Integrate Unix systems with security controls and monitoring tools to ensure compliance with security standards
Analyze performance bottlenecks and provide permanent fixes via root cause analysis of Linux/AIX systems
Collaborate on DR readiness and participate in high-availability testing
Provide technical support in infrastructure services, responding to issues and assisting in tasks
Contribute to the implementation of infrastructure projects and assignments
Support the development of infrastructure documentation, including incident logs and configuration records
Apply technical knowledge to address Linux infrastructure-related challenges
Follow established best practices and standards in infrastructure service delivery
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Typically 6+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 3+ years in a similar role
Proven experience in infrastructure technology analysis
Proficiencies in data analysis and technical knowledge
A continuous learner who stays abreast of industry knowledge and technology
Advanced knowledge of Linux OS internals and kernel tuning
Experience with virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware) and hybrid infrastructure
Awareness of CIS hardening, log forwarding, and SIEM integration, and proficient in security compliance standards and OS-level auditing
Experience with Ansible, Puppet, or similar automation tools
Experience in setting up Linux Centralized management tools (RedHat Satellite/SUSE Manager) and patch management
Good knowledge of hybrid IT environments
Other Qualifications
An advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus
Relevant certifications, such as Linux / AIX Certifications