Senior Systems Engineer (UNIX)

 

Logistics at full potential. 

 

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

 

Senior Systems Engineer

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a rapidly growing global company? As a Senior IT UNIX / Linux Engineer, you will be responsible for the administration, performance, availability, and continuous improvement of UNIX and Linux server environments across GXO’s cloud platforms, data centers, and distribution sites. This role supports critical enterprise applications and databases while driving operational excellence through automation, system optimization, and technology innovation. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity with a dynamic company, join us at GXO.

 

Pay, benefits and more

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more

 

What you'll do on a typical day

• Maintain UNIX/Linux server environments and ensure optimal performance, availability, and reliability of enterprise systems
• Develop, test, and implement system enhancements and configuration improvements following established change management processes
• Create and maintain automation scripts to improve the efficiency of daily operational and maintenance activities
• Evaluate, configure, test, and deploy new technologies to enhance infrastructure capabilities and support business objectives
• Maintain accurate configuration and asset management records for hardware, software, and infrastructure changes
• Design, implement, and execute standardized procedures to monitor system health and generate operational reports and logs
• Lead and manage infrastructure projects, ensuring timely completion and successful delivery of technical objectives
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and support to Level 2 UNIX/Linux engineers, assisting with incident resolution and operational best practices
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call support rotation and support critical incident response activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams on performance improvements, new site deployments, relocations, upgrades, and infrastructure initiatives

 

What you need to succeed at GXO

At a minimum, you'll need

 

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or equivalent related work or military experience
• 5–7 years of UNIX/Linux system administration experience within a production environment
• Strong expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8 and 9), Debian, Solaris, and HPUX operating systems
• Experience administering VMware vSphere environments
• Experience with Rubrik backup software and enterprise backup technologies
• Ability to develop and troubleshoot shell scripts
• Strong knowledge of Linux system administration, user account management, patch management, and security best practices
• Experience managing Linux logical volume management (LVM and SSM)
• Ability to identify and resolve system, resource, storage, and networking issues using tools such as sar, top, and nmon
• Experience with Docker, Ansible, and Terraform
• Understanding of networking technologies including TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, NTP, and routing concepts
• Experience with LDAP authentication and enterprise identity management
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds
• Knowledge of IT service management processes and tools, including ServiceNow and ITIL frameworks
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a matrixed environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create detailed technical documentation

 

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