Senior Unix-Linux Operations Specialist

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Permanent contract
Salary: Not specified
A few days at home
Skills & expertise
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Operation monitoring
Employee relations
Communication skills
Troubleshooting
Collaboration and teamwork
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Aeven Czech Republic
Aeven Czech Republic

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Job description

We are seeking experienced Operational Specialists to join our Unix/Linux team in Prague/Ostrava/Brno, working alongside global colleagues from Denmark and the Philippines, as well as vendors and partners. You will play a key role in advising, building, operating, and supporting our customers’ platforms worldwide.

Your responsibilities will include the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Unix/Linux platform, providing 2nd and 3rd level support, managing patching, participating in service windows, and following ITIL Change Management processes. You will also be an essential part of the Operations Centre, participating in both daily and weekend duty rotations.

Your Responsibilities

As part of our team, you will help manage a server environment consisting of 2000+ Unix servers across various distributions. Your responsibilities will range from fundamental tasks, such as user administration and storage management, to more advanced duties like server deployments, configuration for specific roles, cluster management, and contributing to projects and automation efforts. While proficiency in Bash scripting is highly valued, we are transitioning towards Ansible, and knowledge of Python is a strong advantage.

In addition to event and incident management, as a specialist, you will be involved in:

  • Problem Management

  • Troubleshooting

  • Preventive Maintenance

  • Proactive Operations

  • Change Management

  • Patch Management

Our primary operating system is RedHat Enterprise Linux, followed by SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, AIX, Solaris, and occasionally HP-UX. Beyond basic server operations, we work with cluster solutions such as HACMP, Serviceguard, Veritas Cluster, and SuSE CRM. For backups, we utilize NetBackup and Commvault, and we host virtual machines on VMware, among other platforms.

Extensive expertise in Unix and proficiency in at least one or two of these areas is required.


Preferred experience

  • 5+ years of experience working with some of the following OS platforms, and have developed a deep understanding of these systems:

    • RedHat Enterprise Linux

    • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

    • Solaris

    • AIX, HP-UX, and related technologies

  • You have a solid grasp of basic ITIL processes, which are essential for efficient IT service management

  • An IT degree relevant to the position is a plus, along with extensive knowledge of complex server operations and vendor certifications.

  • Strong competencies in incident handling and troubleshooting

  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) is an advantage

  • Structured and analytical mindset for approaching tasks

  • Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English

  • A proactive approach to taking responsibility and problem-solving

  • Ability to coordinate and collaborate with global teams

  • Curiosity and a drive for continuous learning

Employee benefits

  • Up to 6 weeks of paid time off (5 weeks and the additional week of paid time-off is available after your first year of employment with Aeven)

  • 5 sick days per year

  • Flexible working hours

  • Possibility to work from home

  • Flexible cafeteria account for leisure (18,000 CZK per year) allowing you to use points for MultiSport, public transport tickets, or contribute to your pension savings

  • Meal vouchers in the amount of 200 CZK per workday (Aeven covers 55%)

  • Referral bonus (20,000 – 60,000 CZK)

  • Free snacks on Mondays and monthly get-togethers

  • Free fruits and vegetables every day

  • Height-adjustable tables

  • Co-working offices in Ostrava and Brno

  • Czech language lessons

  • Annual flu vaccination for free


Recruitment process

In Aeven, we value every job applicant and prioritize your candidate experience. Here is an overview of our standard recruitment process: After application, please expect feedback within 5 working days.

Two interview rounds:

  • First round: Interview with hiring manager and potentially a colleague. Feedback within 2 weeks.

  • Potential second round: Interview with hiring manager, global lead (optional), and local HR. Feedback within 5 working days.

Successful candidates will receive feedback and job offer directly from the hiring manager.

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