Senior Linux Administrator

DP World•Charlotte, NC

23h

About The Position

As a current employee of DP World, you will know that we believe our people are our greatest asset. As such, our talent is our priority and we look to fill roles internally wherever possible. We are keen to utilize our talent and provide career opportunities for growth and development aligning with the business aspirations for growth, operational excellence and exceeding stakeholder expectations. We are therefore delighted that you are looking to further develop your career with DP World. Please do ensure that prior to applying to any internal vacancy you have understood the Internal Transfer Policy relevant for your region. It is best practice to ensure that your Line Manager is aware that you are exploring internal opportunities. At the time of interview, you may be asked to demonstrate their acknowledgment. The Senior Linux Administrator is a technical leader responsible for setting the strategic direction, architectural standards, and operational excellence of the organization’s Linux, storage, and hybrid cloud platforms. This role operates at the intersection of infrastructure architecture, business enablement, and engineering execution, ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient platforms that support enterprise workloads across data centers and cloud environments. The role requires deep technical expertise combined with strong leadership, influence, and communication skills. The engineer acts as a trusted advisor to business units, IT leadership, and engineering teams, translating business objectives into sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience
7+ years of progressive experience in enterprise infrastructure, including Linux, storage, virtualization, and data center environments
Proven experience operating at a senior or lead level, influencing platform direction and technical standards
Deep expertise in Red Hat and Oracle Linux, including RAC and enterprise workloads
Strong background in storage technologies (SAN, NAS, SDS, backup and recovery platforms such as Commvault and Veeam)
Hands-on experience with hybrid and public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), including architecture, security, and operations
Experience with virtualization, container platforms, and automation frameworks (Ansible, IaC)
Demonstrated ability to lead complex problem resolution and make sound risk-based decisions
Please note: This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in The United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

PLATFORM STRATEGY & ARCHITECTURE
Define and evolve the enterprise Linux, storage, and virtualization strategy aligned with business, security, and regulatory requirements.
Establish architectural standards, design principles, and reference implementations for on-premises, hybrid, and cloud platforms.
Provide technical leadership in infrastructure modernization initiatives, including automation, software-defined infrastructure, and hybrid cloud adoption.
Guide platform decisions with a strong understanding of licensing, cost optimization, scalability, and long-term supportability
LINUX & SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP
Own the enterprise Linux platform roadmap, including Red Hat and Oracle Linux ecosystems
Set governance and best practices for system builds, lifecycle management, patching, and configuration consistency
Act as the escalation point for complex system issues, leading root cause analysis and long-term remediation strategies
Ensure system capacity, performance, and availability meet current and future business needs
STORAGE & DATA PLATFORM DIRECTION
Lead the design and evolution of enterprise storage solutions across SAN, NAS, and software-defined platforms
Define data protection, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies for primary and remote data centers
Evaluate emerging storage technologies and vendor offerings, driving adoption where they provide measurable business value
Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to influence roadmaps and ensure platform alignment
AUTOMATION, ORCHESTRATION & RELIABILITY
Champion infrastructure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code principles to reduce operational risk and improve delivery speed
Define standards for orchestration, configuration management, and repeatable deployments across environments
Drive improvements in reliability, resiliency, and operational efficiency through proactive design and tooling
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP
Serve as a senior technical advisor to business units across the Americas, aligning infrastructure capabilities with business outcomes
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders
Lead customer-focused testing initiatives and present outcomes, risks, and recommendations with confidence and clarity
Provide transparent communication during incidents, changes, and major initiatives
LEADERSHIP, MENTORSHIP & COLLABORATION
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth
Promote a culture of accountability, documentation, and continuous improvement
Collaborate closely with application, cloud, network, security, and operations teams to ensure cohesive platform delivery
Influence without authority, driving alignment across geographically distributed and multicultural teams
VENDOR & PARTNER MANAGEMENT
Own technical relationships with infrastructure and cloud vendors.
Evaluate new features, technologies, and services, providing recommendations grounded in business value and operational impact.
Coordinate vendor engagement for escalations, lifecycle planning, and roadmap alignment