Linux Engineer

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What We Offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.

Job Responsibilities:

What you can expect

​We are looking for a hands-on, reliable engineer to operate and evolve our Linux server estate across on-premise and cloud environments. You will work with Ubuntu, CentOS, and RHEL on both physical hardware and virtualized platforms (VMware), as well as in AWS and Azure. Configuration management is centered around Puppet. Linux systems are integrated with Active Directory via sssd. Docker experience is a plus. You will join a globally distributed team.

• Operate, administer, and harden Linux systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL) on physical hardware and in VMware, AWS, and Azure
• Provision, maintain, and troubleshoot bare-metal systems (including firmware, RAID, and hardware diagnostics)
• Implement and maintain Puppet-based configuration management and automation
• Integrate and maintain Linux-AD authentication using sssd (Kerberos/LDAP, PAM/NSS, sudo policies)
• Perform patching, lifecycle, and vulnerability remediation in line with security best practices
• Monitor system health and availability using Prometheus/Alertmanager/Icinga; tune alerting and remediate incidents
• Troubleshoot system, network, and storage issues (DNS, DHCP, routing, NFS/SMB)
• Work with storage technologies including Fibre Channel and S3 buckets
• Collaborate across time zones with a 9-person global operations team; participate in an on-call rotation
• Create and maintain clear operational documentation

What You'Ll Bring

• 2+ years of experience running Linux in production (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL)
• Experience with VMware vSphere and with at least one public cloud (AWS, Alibaba or Azure)
• Solid hands-on knowledge of Puppet in an enterprise setting
• Practical experience with AD integration on Linux via sssd
• Proficient in Bash; Python or similar scripting experience is an advantage
• Good understanding of networking and security fundamentals (TLS, firewalls, SEL Linux/AppArmor)
• Experience with Prometheus/Nagios/Icinga for monitoring and alerting
• Comfortable working with a distributed team and clear written/verbal communication in English

Nice To Have

• Docker and containerization experience
• Exposure to Git-based workflows and code review practices

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work
• Health programs, sports and team events
• An extensive training program and exciting internal development opportunities
• Meal allowance

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Electronics