Summary
#LI-Hybrid
Are you proficient in shell scripting? Good. Do you automate the boring stuff with Python? Even better. Our solutions are based on Ansible, but we rely on its API calls and have custom modules in place.
We are looking for a Senior Platform Linux Engineer / DevOps professional to manage, enhance, and design our existing platform. While the majority of our machines are based on RHEL, we have a portion of the infrastructure already on AWS.
We have a wide scope of activities, from defining CI/CD pipelines through migrating configuration management to validating hardware management of our clusters. We understand it's not possible to know each and every technology used nowadays. If you are eager to learn, let's have a meeting to discuss possibilities.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain a Linux platform using a desired state framework.
- drive the service innovation to span Linux capabilities towards public cloud.
- Leverage modern tools and processes to harmonize and simplify the server management end2end.
- Ensure compliance with security standards and implement necessary measures to protect storage systems and data.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and create comprehensive documentation.
- Stay updated with the latest innovations in storage technologies, evaluate new vendors and features, and conduct proof-of-concepts (POCs) to drive continuous improvement
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: :
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Experience in designing and implementing Linux server configuration management platforms
- Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems and server management. Proficient in creating and maintaining DevOps environments
- Proficient in python and API development. Familiarity with security standards and best practices for servers
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues.
- Excellent communication and consultancy skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide expert guidance
- Knowhow of respective public cloud storage offerings and Ansible is a plus
You’ll receive:
Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement) ; 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 12,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 90 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Public Transportation allowance; MultiSport Card. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: https://www.novartis.cz/
You’ll receive:
Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement) ; 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 12,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Public Transportation allowance; MultiSport Card. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: https://www.novartis.cz/
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Accessibility and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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