Senior Linux Engineer Located in our North Sydney Office Play a pivotal role in Pacific National’s strategy for Cloud migration Oversee and coordinate tasks for a team of two DBAs and a Linux Engineer About us Pacific National (PN) is the largest private provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the region’s economy, businesses and households running. We are a company built on solid foundations and we are incredibly proud of the essential role we continue to play supporting Australia’s supply chain. At Pacific National, we take great pride in delivering our best every day and have a relentless focus on customer service and place safety above all else. We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 staff in over 90 sites across Australia. We respect and care for the communities in which we operate and continue to evolve our community engagement and strengthen relationships through partnerships and investment. We are focused on reducing the carbon emissions of our business, while also enabling the reduction of carbon emissions in the broader supply chain to support the National targets. About the role The Senior Linux Engineer will establish, ensure, and maintain the ongoing operational excellence of our internally managed databases, server, and storage environment with a focus on resilience, reliability, recoverability, and security. Key accountabilities include: Design and implement solutions across Linux, database, backup, and storage platforms. Help develop and implement comprehensive Linux cloud migration strategy. Conduct detailed technical analysis to ensure compatibility and optimise the architecture for cloud environments. Manage system performance in various environments including production and disaster recovery. Develop and enforce IT policies and standards. Provide infrastructure support and manage incident resolutions. Develop and test disaster recovery solutions. Monitor system performance and capacity management. Develop Linux administration standards. Manage and resolve Linux system issues. Provide out-of-hours support as part of a 24x7 rotating roster. Oversee and coordinate tasks for a team of Linux and Database Administrators. Document processes for service continuity. Support the Infrastructure Manager in operational management. Oversee team operations and performance. Facilitate team development and training. Ensure team compliance with company standards and IT policies. Task manage resource allocation and project involvement. Act as a point of escalation for team-related issues. About you The successful candidate will be an experienced IT Engineer with storage experience, you will have experience in a similar role but also the ability to understand how everything fits in Pacific National's IT environment. Ideally, you will have previous leadership experience role to be able to hit the ground running and lead the existing team. Experience, skills, and knowledge to be successful in this role: Expertise in Linux operating systems including deployment and automation. 5 plus years of operational experience in enterprise-class Linux administration. Task management experience. Proficiency in scripting (shell, Perl, Python) and automation technologies (puppet, ansible). Strong troubleshooting skills. Knowledge of virtualisation (including open source & VMWare), hardware, backup, and storage. Experience with Oracle engineered systems including Exadata and Oracle Cloud Cloud experience (MS Azure preferred) Management of enterprise backup using Veritas NetBackup with NetBackup appliances The benefits At Pacific National we value diversity, inclusion, and the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted and valued for who they are, enabling everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. When you join the Pacific National team, you’ll be encouraged to take ownership of your career and we’ll be there to support you with a range of exciting initiatives including: Industry leading programs focussed on your growth and career development Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks for primary carers after 12 months service Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Flexible working arrangements (subject to business needs) A focus on your mental health and wellbeing through our PeerConnect program Access to our Employee Assistance Program, administered by Benestar, offering confidential counselling services for employees and their eligible family members, paid for by us at no cost to you Access to Unmind, a digital platform that gives you access to tools, training and exercises that will support your mental wellbeing Discounted fitness and wellbeing benefits with membership to WhereFit, our wellbeing benefits partner Novated leasing and discounts on selected health insurance funds, travel, retail brands, vehicles and more We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer to find out more including a list of all of our benefits and policies. We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with and play an important part in motivating us all to do our best work. Closing date Applications close at 5 pm on the 15th of March 2024 Next steps Are you ready to be part of our future? To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts. To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, live and rail. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future and to the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.