# Linux & Container Platform Engineer — DXC Technology

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4471486405-linux-container-platform-engineer
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 17,640 to 31,360 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-24
Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/linux-container-platform-engineer-at-dxc-technology-4471486405?_l=en

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## Description

Linux & Container Platform Engineer

DXC Technology | Saudi Arabia

Experience: 7+ years

Role Summary

DXC Technology is seeking a Linux & Container Platform Engineer to support business-critical infrastructure across physical, virtual, and hybrid environments. The role combines Linux administration with the operation of container platforms, with a focus on availability, security, automation, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Linux Infrastructure

• Administer and troubleshoot Linux systems across physical and virtual environments.

• Manage operating system patching, upgrades, performance tuning, and capacity.

• Use centralized management tools such as Red Hat Satellite or SUSE Manager to support consistent configuration and patching.

• Automate routine administration using Ansible, Puppet, or similar tools.

• Support virtualization platforms such as VMware or KVM.

Container Platforms

• Deploy, operate, and troubleshoot containerized workloads using Docker or Podman and an orchestration platform such as Kubernetes or OpenShift.

• Manage Helm deployments, ingress, persistent storage, secrets, certificates, and access controls.

• Support container image pipelines, CI/CD integration, and environment automation.

• Monitor platform health and performance using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.

• Perform backup and restore activities and help maintain operational readiness.

Security and Service Reliability

• Apply operating system and container security controls, including role-based access and hardening standards.

• Support logging, auditing, and integration with security monitoring tools.

• Investigate incidents, resolve recurring issues, and document operational procedures.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• At least 7 years of relevant infrastructure experience, including at least 1 year in a similar Linux or container platform role.

• Hands-on Linux administration experience, including troubleshooting, patching, and performance tuning.

• Hands-on experience with container technologies and Kubernetes or OpenShift.

• Experience with infrastructure automation using Ansible, Puppet, or a similar tool.

• Working knowledge of container networking, persistent storage, secrets, and access controls.

• Experience supporting virtualized or hybrid infrastructure.

Preferred Experience

• Red Hat Satellite or SUSE Manager.

• Helm, GitOps, or Argo CD.

• Prometheus and Grafana.

• CIS hardening, OS auditing, log forwarding, or SIEM integration.

• Relevant Linux, Kubernetes, or container certifications.

What We Are Looking For

• An engineer who can keep Linux and container platforms stable, secure, and well maintained, and who can resolve issues across both operating systems and containerized workloads.

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## Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 7 years of relevant infrastructure experience, including at least 1 year in a similar Linux or container platform role. Hands-on Linux administration experience, including troubleshooting, patching, and performance tuning. Hands-on experience with container technologies and Kubernetes or OpenShift. Experience with infrastructure automation using Ansible, Puppet, or a similar tool. Working knowledge of container networking, persistent storage, secrets, and access controls. Experience supporting virtualized or hybrid infrastructure.

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