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About the job you're considering

We are seeking a Unix/Linux Support Engineer responsible for maintaining and supporting our Unix/Linux-based systems, providing timely technical support, and resolving incidents to ensure system reliability. The ideal candidate will have experience in Unix/Linux system administration, troubleshooting, and scripting, with a customer-focused approach to issue resolution.

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

Your role

• The Unix/Linux Support Engineer will monitor, maintain, and support Linux/Unix systems in production and development environments, promptly addressing incidents, service requests, and changes according to established SLAs.
• This role includes performing routine system checks, patching, and updates to maintain optimal performance and security, while responding to system alerts and implementing corrective measures to minimize downtime.
• The Engineer will work with end-users to troubleshoot issues with software, hardware, network connectivity, and applications, providing clear guidance and resolutions.
• They will assist in managing user accounts, permissions, and file systems, and maintain system security by enforcing best practices and responding to vulnerability alerts.
• In addition, the Engineer will write and maintain documentation of support processes, incident resolutions, and known issues for efficient knowledge transfer across the team.
• You will also be expected to provide on call support on a rostered basis.

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Your skills and experience

• Proven experience in Unix/Linux support and administration (Solaris 10 & 11 and ideally Solaris 8 and/or 9,Linux Red Hat, Ansible, Docker/ Mirantis /Podman)
• Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving system issues with strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Bash, Python) to automate tasks and streamline support processes
• Familiarity with VMware and system monitoring tools (e.g. VROPS)
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to convey technical information clearly to non-technical users

We are a Disability Confident Employer

Capgemini is proud to be a under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme.
As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:

-Declare they have a disability, and -Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

Please opt in during the application process.

Your security clearance

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain .

To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.
Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.
Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.

Make it real – what does it mean for you?

You’d be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions.
To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.
You will be joining one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®, as recognised by Ethisphere® for 13 consecutive years. We live our values by making ethical business choices every day. Working ethically is at the centre of our culture at Capgemini, meaning you will be helping to create a future we can all be proud of.
You will reimagine what’s possible: creating value for the world’s leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future. You will work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impact across the UK.
Capgemini. Make it real.

Why you should consider Capgemini

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

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