Sr. Red Hat Engineer

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you will be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact on the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Sr. Red Hat Engineer, you will be primarily responsible in assisting and helping train engineers/administrators in Fort Worth, Texas. Specifics include:

• Help in Level 1-3 support duties and train lower-level engineers/administrators including creating Knowledge Articles and Platform technical documentation.

• Provide technical expertise for planning and defining upgrade requirements: perform feasibility and performance studies including benchmark, capacity planning, and sizing of Server architecture.

• Assist/Lead in the implementation and design of new upgrades to Unix Infrastructure and servers.

• Deliver IT services, systems, and applications to the business.

• Ensure adherence to quality standards as defined by the IT Organization

• Ensure appropriate response to audit / ISRM assessment findings and recommendations.

• Define an end-to-end provisioning process of facilitating automation wherever possible.

• Perform patch management and image management activities.

• Participate in meetings with UNIX service customers to define new system requirements and provide recommendations based on experience, company policies, and best practices.

• Ensure standard build/image.

• Ensure accurate provisioning and metering of services.

• Provide early feedback to the development team on release issues.

• Ensure that an up-to-date asset inventory for all technology assets is maintained, and only authorized components are used.

• Accountable to ensure adherence with Security and Compliance policies and procedures within Technical Operations service scope.

• Coordinate all configuration management database changes which directly or indirectly impact production services.

• Ensure addition, modification, or removal of any IT asset in a standard and controlled manner.

• Ensure that CIs are identified, accounted, reported, verified, and audited.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of firsthand experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

• Proficiency in installing and administering RHEL Satellite (Server registration, Operating system patching, CVE vulnerability searches, Server updates, Kickstart functionality) Strong background in installing and configuring RHEL systems

• Ability to perform daily administrative tasks in a RHEL environment (including use of yum tool)

• Solid understanding of Linux operating system concepts

• Scripting and automation proficiency with Perl, KornShell (ksh), and Bash

• Experience managing physical servers (IBM Power, Dell, HP, Lenovo)

• Familiarity with SAP systems

• Proven ability to design and configure High Availability (HA) and High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments

• Strong capability to conceptualize and visualize algorithmic structures.

• Experience with Centrify for UNIX authentication

• Proficiency in VMware

• Hands-on experience with IBM Hardware Management Console (HMC).

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Benefit from working in a highly collaborative and diverse environment where your contribution is valued.

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, paid time off, and much more!

• Join Alcon's mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions that enhance sight, enhance lives, & help others "See Brilliantly!"

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