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# Systems Engineer (Linux / Operations)

- **Company:** Visa
- **Location:** Basingstoke, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IMac, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Computer Programming, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Information Technology Operations, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Scripting
- **Published:** August 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.efinancialcareers.com/jobs-United_Kingdom-Basingstoke-Systems_Engineer_Linux__Operations.id24655577

## About the Role

Manager and 3rd Level support team Ensure that all server deployments follow Visa security guidelines and report any non-compliance. Able to communicate and work cordially in global team with teammate from different culture and in time zone. Work closely with both IMAC and Project team to ensure best-in-class delivery of solutions and support to Visa client. Ensure all incidents and changes are in compliance to ITIL and operation policy Ensure that all servers going into productions are locked down and meet operational acceptance criteria Be able to problem diagnose, quickly and efficiently by running and review application and network traces Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree, OR 3+ years of relevant work experience Experience with Linux Preferred Qualifications: 1 year experience in Linux System Administration or certifications on Linux system Working Experience in IT Operations and Project Delivery Ability to effectively perform problem isolation and resolution of
critical systems to have the least amount of impact and downtime. Outstanding customer service skills and a dedication to the customer service experience. Must be result-oriented and constantly looking for new ways to improve efficiency and productivity. Project Coordination and planning experience. Must exercise a reasonable amount of independent judgment under minimum supervision. Ability to assess and analyze technical situations and provide viable alternatives Must be a self-starter and pick up new skills and knowledge Basic programming and scripting knowledge in Bash, Python or and Perl A keen interest to learn new skills and technology through online resource. Comfortable working on a 10-12-hour shift schedule Visa is an EEO Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for
employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

## Description

partnership with other O&I teams as well as working with client's endpoints, vendors and development teams to continuously drive higher availability and reduction of service impacts. Essential Functions: Provide technical advice and support to Visa's Client institutions and processors to ensure customers expectation are exceeded. Discipline in detailed documentation and reporting of issues and changes. Timely and accurate updating and maintaining Global Inventory records. Create and test implementation Linux scripts for vendor's field engineers and support team for installation and activation Perform remote system Installation with on-site vendor engineer support, configuration and lockdown of Visa Endpoint servers. Proactively work with Global Support groups and or client or vendors to provide flexible and nimble solution for client issues and resolve system problems quickly Timely escalation of critical situations and any likely project risk that can impact project delivery scheduled to


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