Consultant System Engineer

Consultant System Engineer – Linux Automation & Lifecycle Expert

About Société Générale Global Solution Centre
Société Générale is one of Europe’s leading financial services groups, combining financial strength with innovation and sustainable growth. SG GSC, a 100% subsidiary of Société Générale, was established in 2000 and now employs over 12,000 professionals across Bangalore and Chennai. We focus on Application Development, Infrastructure Management, Business Process Management, and Knowledge Process Management for Société Générale’s global business lines.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead System Engineer with strong expertise in Linux automation, Kickstart, and OS lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will design and implement automation strategies for large-scale deployments, ensure compliance with security standards, and manage Red Hat environments efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

•    Automate Linux installation and configuration using Kickstart and related tools. 
•    Manage full OS lifecycle for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8/9); RHEL 10 is a plus. 
•    Implement and maintain patch management processes across large infrastructures. 
•    Ensure system security and compliance with CIS Benchmark and OS hardening best practices. 
•    Administer and optimize Red Hat Satellite, Capsule, and Template Management. 
•    Collaborate with infrastructure teams on Virtualization (VMware), Storage, and Network. 
•    Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex issues in production environments. 
•    Follow internal processes (SOPs, ITIL, escalation, time tracking).

Experience and Qualifications

•    10+years of experience in Linux/Unix administration and automation. 
•    Expertise in Kickstart, scripting (Shell, Python, Perl), and configuration management. 
•    Strong experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Red Hat Satellite. 
•    Good knowledge and hands-on experience in Virtualization (VMware), Storage, and Network. 
•    Solid understanding of OS hardening and compliance frameworks (CIS Benchmark). 
•    Proven experience in patch management at scale. 
•    Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. 
•    Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Nice to Have
•    Familiarity with RHEL 10. 
•    Experience with clustering and large-scale automation tools (Ansible, Puppet). 

 Education : Engineering Graduate / MCA / Computer Science Graduate or PG.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

At Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious. Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating, and taking action are part of our DNA. If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

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