Technical Lead - Linux and Unix Expert

Job Description : Description :

The goal of Digital Workplace (DW) is to make a significant and positive impact on the way Airbus employees work, collaborate and share information as well as providing a foundational step for the digital transformation of Airbus. This is achieved through the deployment and support of new tools and technologies enabling better cross functional collaboration, improved productivity, greater company integration, and improved transparency and more open and horizontal information exchange. A critical element required to achieve success for Digital Workplace (DW) is a clearly defined strategy supported by effective transformation plan and operational controls.

At Devices & Services PSL level (DWD), we enable employees with the provision of modern 'endpoint' services and an ability to access Airbus business applications and solutions wherever they are working. We are seeking a skilled and strategic Technical Lead for Linux & Unix Administration to lead the development, standardization, and lifecycle management of our global Linux / Unix product & services. This role is critical in aligning technical capabilities with business needs, driving efficiency, and ensuring service excellence across our user base.

You will act as the interface between infrastructure teams, operations, and end-user stakeholders-owning the technical product vision, roadmap, and continuous improvement of Unix / Linux-based services.

Qualification & Experience :

We seek out curious minds. We value attention to detail, and we care deeply about outcomes. We're looking above all for passionate people, eager to learn, willing to share, establishing innovative ways of working and influencing culture change.

Are you ready to share this exciting challenge with us

Bachelor / Master Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or relevant field with 7-10 years of Linux and Unix experience.

PRIMARY :

Linux and Unix Expert

Own the technical product lifecycle for Linux / Unix administration services, from design to decommission.

Involvement in the technical stack of the products solutions : CentOS, Suze, HP-UX, SunOS, AIX, RHEL4, RHEL5, RHEL 7.5, RHEL 8.6 and the next standard masters RHEL9, RHEL10

Enhance security & monitoring on existing master RHEL 7.5 & 8. and future RHEL9 & 10.

Support decommissioning of old domain NIS & NIS+ usage to foster Active Directory domain usage.

Eliminate outdated devices and unix systems by providing modern solutions and taking account of business high constraints (legacy)

Make the Linux master installation solution more effective (Red Hat satellite infrastructure)

Implement a global component management governance (by using our internal Artifactory)

Review and get updated existing Unix & Linux documentations and KB (knowledge base)

Secure the integration of solutions across applications, systems and platforms to achieve business objectives.

Participate in technical and functional architecture definition, follow and challenge the activity from the project phase to the operation management based on business perspective and in compliance with quality, SLA & budget.

Define and maintain the technical product vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and IT strategy.

Collaborate with SMEs (admins, architects), security, and regional teams to ensure services meet performance, compliance, and operational standards.

Prioritize features and capabilities through a backlog, driving delivery through agile or hybrid frameworks.

Oversee and improve user experience, reliability, and scalability of Linux / Unix services.

Establish metrics and KPIs for service health, user satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Manage vendor relationships, licensing, and budget for tools related to Linux / Unix service delivery.

Serve as a trusted advisor to business units, understanding needs and translating them into technical product requirements.

Champion automation, self-service, and modernization within the Linux / Unix technical product space.

IT Service Management & Strategic Responsibilities :

Good knowledge of ITIL and experience with ITSM frameworks, particularly Incident, Problem, Change, Release, Demand, Event, and Knowledge Management.

Strong understanding of Linux / Unix systems (Red Hat, Ubuntu, SunOS, HP-UX, AIX, etc.) from a product or operational standpoint.

Experience working in a large enterprise or global environment with cross-regional stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex roadmaps, lead cross-functional teams, and make data-driven decisions.

Familiarity with ITIL, Agile / Scrum, and product lifecycle management tools.

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Capable of managing Partners, Suppliers, and Subcontractors.

GOOD TO HAVE :

Hands-on experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, scripting etc…).

Exposure to security and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CIS Benchmarks).

Experience with cloud-based Linux workloads (AWS, Azure, etc.).

Previous work in a hybrid infrastructure environment.

Comprehensive knowledge to manage, deploy, and optimize macOS environments, delivering secure, high-performance, and seamless user experiences on Mac devices.

Responsibilities :

As our Technical Lead for Linux & Unix Administration, you'll be the driving force behind our enterprise-wide Linux / Unix platform services. You'll own the end-to-end lifecycle, setting the product vision and roadmap to align services with our overarching business and IT strategy. You'll collaborate closely with technical teams, security, and stakeholders to elevate service reliability, user experience, and compliance.

Knowledge of macOS (MAC) and Jamf administration is an added advantage, including experience with

device enrollment (DEP / ADE), patch management, application deployment, policy configuration, and advanced troubleshooting for Apple devices.

This role demands a strategic mind, capable of prioritizing capabilities, managing the product backlog, and championing automation and modernization while ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company :

Airbus India Private Limited

Employment Type : Permanent

Experience Level : Professional

Job Family : Digital

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Skills Required

Agile, Scrum, Unix, Artifactory, Itil, Ansible, Linux, Aws, Centos, Sunos, Azure, Rhel4, Rhel5, Terraform, Macos, Aix