Data Center Engineer - Linux Specialist

Autoliv is seeking an engineer-level IT professional to join its Global Data Center Engineering team with a focus on Linux Server Operating System.

This team is responsible for designing, optimizing and operating a complex global infrastructure.

The high-level technology stack includes: servers, storage, backup, data centers and related technologies (virtualization, storage fabric, identity, etc.).

Key Responsibilities of the Position:

• Design and implement a standard Linux environment (management platform, patching, etc.)
• As part of the global Data Center Services team, engineer (build, implement) infrastructure solutions, including DR/HA, for existing and new systems in data centers, server rooms, and the cloud.
• Define and implement enterprise standards for data center infrastructure
• Provide level 3 escalation support to the operations teams (1st level service desk, 2nd level Data Center operations).
• Review and upgrade technical infrastructure at data centers and sites
• Document current and future system landscape, including interfaces.
• Plan migration of legacy systems to global standards
• Work with large, distributed, global, environments
• Define operational procedures and handover solutions/processes to 2nd/1st level
• Work with other IT teams (divisional/local, functional, external partners, etc.)
• Work with the business to define project requirements Shift:
• Must be flexible in working hours. Hours will primarily be 8:00am - 5:00pm (depending on location) although must be able to support various hours of project activities / conference calls to collaborate with other regions on projects.

Position Requirements:

• Significant skill and experience in designing enterprise data center services
• Strong service management (service definition, incident and change management, etc.). ITIL training/certification is a plus.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Candidates should have experience architecting / managing the technologies listed below: Enterprise Linux - server and mini-computer (e.g. Raspberry Pi) distributions, etc.
• Enterprise Server (physical, virtual, HPCC, etc.)
• Server virtualization (VMware, etc.)
• Enterprise Storage (SAN / NAS / Fabric / etc.)
• Windows Server OS (including core services such as DHCP/DNS/DFS/File Services/etc.) Application and client virtualization (Citrix, RDS, VDI - Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) o Backup / Restore / Archive / Data management
• Cloud Services (Public and Private cloud / Hypervisor); Azure emphasis

Job experience:

• 5-10 years in Enterprise IT or a technical consultancy type of role, significant experience in Linux server

Educational requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (3-4 years).
• Relevant industry certifications are a plus (vendor certifications, Microsoft, etc.)

Additional Requirements:

• Light to moderate travel requirements with some international requirements.
• Must be flexible in working hours. Hours will primarily be 8:00am - 5:00pm (depending on location) although must be able to support various hours of project activities / conference calls to collaborate with other regions on projects.

What’s in it for you:

•Attractive compensation package

•Flexible Options (schedule, etc)

•Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.

•Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.