Linux Platform System Administrator

Junior Linux Platform System Administrator

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments, and society. HPE invents, engineers, and delivers technology solutions that drive business value, create social value, and improve the lives of our clients.

We are looking for a motivated Junior Linux Platform System Administrator to join our dynamic and highly professional HPE Operations – Managed Services Delivery organization. This role is ideal for individuals looking to develop their careers in Linux administration, enterprise infrastructure, networking, and cloud technologies.

How you´ll make your mark:

• Administer, monitor, and maintain Linux-based server environments.
• Perform system health checks, patching, upgrades, and routine operational activities.
• Troubleshoot operating system, application, and infrastructure-related incidents.
• Support Incident, Problem, Change, and Request Management processes in line with ITIL best practices.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security using enterprise monitoring tools.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, file systems, and server configurations.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and knowledge articles.
• Participate in automation and operational improvement initiatives.
• Support and troubleshoot network-related incidents across customer environments.
• Perform network diagnostics and connectivity troubleshooting using tools such as ping, traceroute, netstat, tcpdump, and Wireshark.
• Troubleshoot issues related to DNS, DHCP, NTP, SMTP, and load balancing services.
• Support routing and switching environments, including VLAN configuration and network segmentation concepts.
• Analyze network traffic and identify performance bottlenecks or connectivity issues.
• Work with WAN, LAN, and remote access technologies.
• Collaborate with network and security teams during incidents, changes, and project implementations.
• Participate in network maintenance activities and infrastructure upgrades.

Container Platform Exposure

• Assist in supporting containerized environments based on Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Perform basic monitoring and troubleshooting of container workloads.
• Support deployment activities under guidance from senior engineers.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Networks, or equivalent practical experience.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Linux operating systems (RHEL, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS).
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals:TCP/IPDNSDHCPVLANsSwitching
• Understanding of Linux networking services and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Basic scripting knowledge (Bash, Python, or similar) is considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere is a plus.
• Basic understanding of Docker or Kubernetes is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) is a plus.
• ITIL Foundation certification or knowledge is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented and customer-focused environment.
• RHCSA, LPIC-1, CCNA, Network+ or equivalent certifications.
• Experience gained through internships, laboratories, personal projects, or technical support roles.
• Interest in enterprise infrastructure, networking, automation, and cloud technologies.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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