Your new company
We are currently recruiting a talented Linux Engineer to work with a well-known managed service provider at Auckland Central region. They have a great name in the market for their expertise, technologies and services.

Your new role
As the Linux Specialist, you will assist in the development and support the Linux Managed Desktop system. You will advise the clients in promoting, developing and supporting new and innovative ways that Linux can be delivered as a service. You will also provide 3rd line support to the organisations services and monitor call queues and handle requests.

You will work with team members and stakeholders to build and maintain excellent working relationships, ensuring adoption of standards and best practice for IT Service Management in line with defined ITIL processes

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in Linux scripting and/or automation.
• Experience of 3rd line support in a large technical environment
• Experience of Installing, maintaining and administration of Linux (e.g., RHEL & Debian) infrastructure and associated software (e.g., LAMP Stack, Tomcat, etc) would be ideal.
• Experience of using configuration management tools
• Practical experience of managing a medium to large Linux estate using configuration management tools (e.g., puppet, ansible etc.)
• Understanding of networking concepts (e.g., IPv4/IPv6, Routing, VPNs, Firewalls & Linux Networking) would be ideal
• ITIL Foundation or Linux environment qualifications would be desirable but not essential

What you'll get in return
Opportunity to work with different clients everyday. Hybrid working / flexibility, training and development opportunities.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #2619205