We are looking for experienced operational specialists that will be part of our Unix-Linux team in Prague along with our global colleagues (Denmark/Philippines), vendors and partners in advising, building, operating and/or supporting our customer’s platform across the globe.

Your responsibilities will encompass the daily operations and maintenance of the Unix/Linux platform, providing support at the 2nd and 3rd levels, which includes patching, participating in service windows, and adhering to ITIL Change management processes. Additionally, you will be an integral part of the Operations Centre and actively participate in the daily and weekend duty rotation.

Your responsibilities

Together with your colleagues, you host a server environment with 2000+ Linux and UNIX servers. You will handle tasks varying from basic ones like user administration and storage management towards server deployments, server configuration for different server roles, cluster management, and even participation in project tasks and automation in due time. Bash scripting is welcome, we are also moving quickly towards Ansible, and Python knowledge is a great plus.

Apart from Event and Incident Management, as our specialist you will also participate in:

• Problem Management

• Troubleshooting

• Preventive maintenance

• Proactive Operations

• Change handling

• Patch Management

Our primary operating system is RedHat Enterprise Linux, then we use SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, AIX, Solaris and occasionally HP-UX. Apart from basic server operations, in daily work, we use cluster solutions such as HACMP, Serviceguard, Veritas cluster, and SuSE CRM, for backup Netbackup and Commvault, we host VMs on VMWare and more. It is a requirement that you have profound expertise with Unix and at least one or two of the above-mentioned areas.

Personal Development

Joining the Aeven Global Operations Team in Prague offers a vital role in the development of our near-shore activities. Our professional and international environment emphasizes high-quality service delivery. You will be expected to take ownership of your tasks, contribute to technological advancements, and meet customer expectations. We value self-development and provide opportunities for skill enhancement through work experiences, training, certifications, and personal development plans. At Aeven, we approach our clients’ IT needs with a strong sense of responsibility and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Employee benefits

• 5 weeks of vacations/year

• 5 sick days/year

• Flexible working hours

• Possibility to work from home

• Flexible cafeteria account for leisure (12,000 CZK/year)

• Meal vouchers in the amount of 100 CZK per workday (Aeven covers 55 CZK)

• Fully covered MultiSport card enabling free entry to sports facilities in the Czech Republic

• Free refreshments in the office

• Company get-togethers

• Various team-building activities

• Free fruits and vegetables from Monday to Thursday

• Wide selection of tea and coffee for free

• Height-adjustable tables

• Relax zones with Xbox

• Czech language lessons

• Annual flu vaccination for free

Qualifications 

You should have several years of experience working with some (the more the better) of the following OS platforms - RedHat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX and related technologies and you have developed a deep understanding of these platforms.

As part of our expectations, we anticipate that you have a solid understanding of the basic ITIL processes, which are fundamental to efficient IT service management.

An IT degree that is directly relevant to the position is a plus, along with extensive knowledge of complex server operations.

You also have: 

• Strong competencies in incident handling and troubleshooting.

• Structured and analytical mindset for approaching tasks.

• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.

• Curiosity and a drive for continuous learning.

• A proactive approach to taking responsibility and problem-solving.

• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with global teams.

• Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a dynamic atmosphere.

• If you possess these qualities, we believe you would be a valuable addition to our team.

At Aeven, we value every job applicant and prioritize your candidate experience. Here is an overview of our standard recruitment process: After application, please expect feedback within 5 working days.

Two interview rounds:

• First round: Interview with hiring manager and potentially a colleague. Feedback within 2 weeks.

• Potential second round: Interview with hiring manager, global lead (optional), and local HR. Feedback within 5 working days.

Successful candidates will receive feedback and job offer directly from the hiring manager.

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