Senior Linux Administrator

About us 

At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for almost 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team – you are a key player in shaping our future.  

At Davy, you are the difference.   

Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors. 

Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.  

About the role 

In the role, the successful candidate will: 

• Ownership for assigned incidents, requests and other ticket types associated with the Linux hosting environment

• Troubleshoot issues with ICT services in conjunction with Information Systems colleagues

• Ensure all systems & servers are functioning & communicating properly. Systems include:

• RHEL OS (version 8, upgrade to 10 planned)

• RH OpenShift running in Azure (ARO)

• Automation: Ansible Automation Platform, Automation Hub, Bash scripting

• Version Control: Git (Bitbucket), SVN

• Atlassian: Jira, Confluence

• CI\CD: Jenkins, SonarQube, Sona type

• Security: Rapid7, Aquasec, OSSEC

• Monitoring: Opsview, Prometheus

• Logging: EFK, LOKI, Splunk

• Cloud: Azure Platform

• Daily system administration duties

• Liaise with 3rd party vendors

• Ensure the Red Hat environment is patched and up to date with all security and feature patches

• Monitor environment performance

• Ensure Dev Ops policies, standards & procedures are developed, implemented and adhered to

• Ensure relevant documentation is regularly updated & maintained

• Conduct regular disaster recovery testing ensuring backup plans & documentation are up to date

About you  

We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills: 

• A strong understanding of best practices in terms of policies, standards and controls appropriate to a large financial services organization
• Background working in financial institutions preferable

• Relevant accreditations required
• Must have 5 years’ experience in relevant role
• Possess an advanced understanding of Linux concepts and technologies
• Experienced at organizing, prioritising & multitasking
• Experience in working with 3rd party vendors

Experience with:

• RHEL OS (version 8, upgrade to 10 planned)

• RH OpenShift running in Azure (ARO)

• Ansible Automation Platform and Automation Hub

• Version Control: Git (Bitbucket), SVN

• Atlassian: Jira, Confluence

• CI\CD: Jenkins, SonarQube, Sonatype

• Security: Rapid7, Aquasec, OSSEC

• Monitoring: Opsview, Prometheus

• Logging: EFK, LOKI, Splunk

The candidate must demonstrate:

• A good aptitude for relevant technologies
• Proven experience Linux administration
• Exceptional critical thinking & problem-solving ability
• Knowledge of best practices regarding management, control & monitoring of the Linux Environment
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Knowledge of computing infrastructures
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Good interpersonal & communication skills to provide support in a professional manner
• Ability to work on own initiative & demonstrate proactive ownership of tasks and issues with a defined SLA
• Self-motivated with good judgement, organisational and time management skills
• An ability to follow established processes & procedures and define new ones when appropriate
• Good attention to detail
• Good team working capability
• Dedicated and flexible work attitude

What we offer 

At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.   

Health and Wellbeing  

Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.  

Reward and Recognition  

We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.  

Growth and Development  

Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.  

Positive Workplace  

Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.  

Values and Culture  

Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values – One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.   

Important Information 

Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.  

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland. 

Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role. 

Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.