HSBC Group

Level GCB4

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Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Configuration Management to support the Redhat Product Management team lead automation initiatives, support enterprise-scale Linux environments, and provide cybersecurity consultancy. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, and Linux administration, with a strong focus on vulnerability management, innovation, mentoring, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Design, implement, and maintain automation solutions using Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform, with a focus on tooling deployment and orchestration.

·       Manage and enforce configuration management across large, complex Linux estates.

·       Develop and support CI/CD pipelines, including code promotions, reviews, and Jenkins pipeline management and provide Level 3 (L3) support, troubleshooting and resolving incidents in enterprise-scale environments.

·       Collaborate with customers on code development and provide consultation on best practices, along with supporting the development, deployment, and configuration of new OS versions and upgrades to estate management tools.

·       Work with Cybersecurity to assess and support the resolution of CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) fixes, ensuring systems are secure and compliant with organizational policies.

·       Provide Cybersecurity consultancy, advising on best practices for securing Linux environments and mitigating risks and engage with the RedHat vendors to escalate product issues and enhancements

Key Requirements:

·       Expertise in RHEL Administration: Proven experience managing large, complex Linux estates, including vulnerability remediation, CVE resolution, and service management.

·       Automation Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform, including code development, testing frameworks (e.g., Molecule), and orchestration, environments along with Agile Practices: Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools like JIRA and Confluence.

·       CI/CD and Code Management: Strong experience with Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.

·       Programming Skills: Proficiency in at least two programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Ruby, Perl, Java, C++).

·       Configuration and Package Management: Experience with RPM creation and managing configuration at scale.

·       Cybersecurity Expertise: Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, CVE remediation, and vulnerability management in Linux environments

Desirable Skills: 

Knowledge of cloud technologies, REST APIs, and tools like Splunk along with Agile Practices: Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools like JIRA and Confluence.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. 

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com

Telephone: +44 207 832 8500