Deputy Manager – IT Infra Linux Operations Engineer (L2) – Scania IT

Deputy Manager IT Infra Linux Operations Engineer (L2) Scania IT Experience: 5 10 years Role Overview This role drives Linux DevOps and platform engineering within a DBO operations framework, focusing on automation-first operations, platform reliability, and uptime maintenance. It centers on RHEL environments, Ansible/AAP automation, and lifecycle management via Red Hat Satellite, with foundational OpenShift/Kubernetes knowledge to support containerized workloads and modern platform practices. Roles and Responsibility: Administer and maintain RHEL systems (provisioning, patching, upgrades, decommissioning) in enterprise environments Perform L2/L3 troubleshooting and execute deep root cause analysis (RCA) for incidents Enforce system security (hardening, patch compliance, vulnerability remediation) Execute day-to-day operations, service requests, and application-related OS support Develop, maintain, and optimize Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) playbooks, roles, and workflows to automate provisioning and operational tasks at scale. Monitor system health, logs, and performance, and implement automation for optimization Hands?on RHEL administration with Ansible/AAP and Red Hat Satellite. Drive automation-first approach to reduce manual operational effort Collaborate with application, database, and infrastructure teams for deployments and issue resolution Support server and OS requirements for application onboarding and projects Excellent troubleshooting skills, and a passion for problem solving and investigation Handle incident response, escalation, and recovery activities in production environments Hands-on experience in VMware administration, including virtual machine deployment, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. Contribute to capacity planning, performance tuning, and disaster recovery readiness Support infrastructure improvements, standardization, and risk reduction initiatives Experience administering core Linux services, including TCP/IP, DNS, PKI/certificate management, and services such as Apache/Nginx, NFS, and SSH. Provide basic operational support for OpenShift platforms (pods, logs, basic troubleshooting) Continuously improve operational processes, runbooks, and platform efficiency Required Skills Hands-on experience with Red Hat Satellite and Ansible / Ansible Automation Platform (AAP). Infrastructure?as?Code automation using Ansible, with Git?based version control (GitLab) and IaC methodologies. Proven L2/L3 production support experience with solid understanding of ITIL processes (Incident, Change, and Problem Management), including root cause analysis, proactive problem management, and trend analysis. Development: Utilize Ansible playbooks to automate routine tasks, application deployments, and system configurations. Experience with Kubernetes based container platforms (OpenShift exposure is a plus). Soft Skills Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a clear sense of ownership and accountability. Ability to work with conflicting priorities, take initiative, and maintain a customer-centric focus Strong communication skills with an emphasis on clear documentation. Detail?oriented with a proactive approach to issue prevention and continuous improvement. Ability to collaborate closely with infrastructure, automation, and platform teams. Middleware Support (Apache, Tomcat, etc.) Preferred Qualifications & Certifications RHCSA & RHCE Previous experience in enterprise-scale infrastructure environments