Ansible Administrator & Linux Expert

Kyndryl
Barcelona, Spain
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Barcelona, Spain

Tech stack

Bash
Ubuntu (Operating System)
CentOS
Linux
Korn Shell
Linux Servers
Red Hat Enterprise Linux - RHEL
Ansible
Shell Script
Virtualization Technology
System Availability
Containerization
Kubernetes
Information Technology
Ansible Tower
Docker
User Accounts
VMware

Job description

As an Infrastructure Specialist, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing Linux-based systems and services, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. Additionally, you will administer Ansible for automation and orchestration, and coordinate team activities to ensure smooth operations and successful project delivery. Hybrid work model: 2 days in the office and 3 days remote. This role requires participation in 24x7 on-call rotations., * Administer and maintain Linux server environments (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu) and related services.

  • Manage user accounts, permissions, and security policies.
  • Ensure system patching, updates, and compliance with best practices.
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain operational stability.
  • Administer Ansible for automation workflows and playbook execution.
  • Coordinate tasks and priorities within the infrastructure team.
  • Act as a point of contact for escalations and ensure timely resolution of incidents.
  • Maintain accurate documentation for configurations, processes, and changes.
  • Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives.Collaborate with other IT teams and stakeholders to support business needs.

Requirements

Do you have experience in VMware?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Experience: 4-6 years in Linux systems administration and infrastructure management.

  • Expert knowledge of:
  • Linux server administration (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu)
  • Shell scripting (bash, ksh)
  • Ansible administration (including playbooks and automation workflows)
  • Preferred:
  • Experience with Ansible Tower or Automation Platform
  • Familiarity with virtualization and containerization (VMware, Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals and security best practices
  • Strong leadership and coordination skills to manage team activities.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities., * Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Preferred: Certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Ansible Automation Platform, or ITIL Foundation.

About the company

We have the world’s best talent that design, run, and manage the most advanced and reliable technology infrastructure each day. Together, we think holistically about the health of these vital technology ecosystems.

We will be a focused, independent company that builds on our foundation of excellence by creating systems in new ways. Bringing in the right partners, investing in our business, and working side-by-side with our customers to unlock potential. We're raising the bar.

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