Company DescriptionVitol is a leader in the energy sector with a presence across the spectrum: from oil through to power, renewables and carbon. From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $2 billion of capital to renewable projects, and are identifying and developing low-carbon opportunities around the world.Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65 nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. .Job DescriptionThe Linux System Admin will have responsibility for:
Providing day to day 2nd & 3rd level support for both hardware and software related to Linux environment within an international “Follow The Sun” team.
Perform software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages
Manage the backup/restore
Manage securing a system via granular user & folder permissions and out of upgrade cycle patching
Manage script, monitoring, reporting tools etc…any improvement to have a better efficiency
Manage load balancing and reverse proxy configuration and troubleshooting for Linux and Windows backend systems
Will be involved in a large WW team including the Windows system admin part so familiarity/experience with Windows Server support and integration is a plus to keep the consistency between the 2 worlds
Document standards and follow procedures
Will be required to work beyond normal business hours and be on call
Qualifications
Experience: Preferably at least 5-10 years' experience similar position
Very strong technical skills on Linux (Debian and RedHat) environment physical and virtualized
Familiarity with the fundamentals of Linux scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl…)
Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining services such as SSSD with Active Directory, Docker, Apache, etc
Strong grasp on configuration management tools, such as Rudder, Ansible
Proficient with network tools such as iptables, nftables, tcpdump, postman etc
Knowledge or interest on Azure/AWS administration and configuration via Terraform will be an advantage
Familiarity/experience with Windows (Client and Server) support and integration is a plus
Education: Preferably Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering or related IT Course
Fluent English (written and spoken)
Additional Information
Flexible and available out of business hours
Highly responsive, energetic and enthusiastic
Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and champion improvements for business needs/processes
Structured and rigorous
Good management under stress and pressure
Excellent judgment, attention to details
Can work independently and report to the Core Systems Manager
Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Solution and results oriented
Team player, with an open non-political style and a high level of personal integrity
