Senior Linux Administrator

About the role

About us At Davy, it's the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team - you are a key player in shaping our future. At Davy, you are the difference. Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors. Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally. About the role In the role, the successful candidate will: - Ownership for assigned incidents, requests and other ticket types associated with the Linux hosting environment - Troubleshoot issues with ICT services in conjunction with Information Systems colleagues - Ensure all systems & servers are functioning & communicating properly. Systems include: - RHEL OS (version 8, upgrade to 10 planned) - RH OpenShift running in Azure (ARO) - Automation: Ansible Automation Platform, Automation Hub, Bash scripting - Version Control: Git (Bitbucket), SVN - Atlassian: Jira, Confluence - CI\CD: Jenkins, SonarQube, Sona type - Security: Rapid7, Aquasec, OSSEC - Monitoring: Opsview, Prometheus - Logging: EFK, LOKI, Splunk - Cloud: Azure Platform - Daily system administration duties - Liaise with 3rd party vendors - Ensure the Red Hat environment is patched and up to date with all security and feature patches - Monitor environment performance - Ensure Dev Ops policies, standards & procedures are developed, implemented and adhered to - Ensure relevant documentation is regularly updated & maintained - Conduct regular disaster recovery testing ensuring backup plans & documentation are up to date About you We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills: A strong understanding of best practices in terms of policies, standards and controls appropriate to a large financial services organization Background working in financial institutions preferable Relevant accreditations required Must have 5 years' experience in relevant role Possess an advanced understanding of Linux concepts and technologies Experienced at organizing, prioritising & multitasking Experience in working with 3rd party vendors Experience with: - RHEL OS (version 8, upgrade to 10 planned) - RH OpenShift running in Azure (ARO) - Ansible Automation Platform and Automation Hub - Version Control: Git (Bitbucket), SVN - Atlassian: Jira, Confluence - CI\CD: Jenkins, SonarQube, Sonatype - Security: Rapid7, Aquasec, OSSEC - Monitoring: Opsview, Prometheus - Logging: EFK, LOKI, Splunk The candidate must demonstrate: A good aptitude for relevant technologies Proven experience Linux administration Exceptional critical thinking & problem-solving ability Knowledge of best practices regarding management, control & monitoring of the Linux Environment Ability to work independently under minimal supervision Knowledge of computing infrastructures Excellent troubleshooting skills Good interpersonal & communication skills to provide support in a professional manner Ability to work on own initiative & demonstrate proactive ownership of tasks and issues with a defined SLA Self-motivated with good judgement, organisational and time management skills An ability to follow established processes & procedures and define new ones when appropriate Good attention to detail Good team working capability Dedicated and flexible work attitude What we offer At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today's fast-moving world, we know it's important to feel secure and empowered. That's why Davy benefits support you through all of life's stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning. Health and Wellbeing Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection. Reward and Recognition We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most. Growth and Development Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy. Positive Workplace Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers ever

Your Match

How well this role fits your profile.

Company Intel

What employees say

Worked at Davy? Share your experience