Consultant System Engineer

Role Title: Consultant System Engineer

Socit Gnrale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth, aiming to be the trusted partner for its clients, committed to the positive transformations of society and the economy.

Set up in 2000, Socit Gnrale Global Solution Centre (SG GSC), a 100% owned subsidiary of Socit Gnrale has over 12,000 employees across its Bangalore and Chennai facilities in India. The subsidiary is focused on Application Development and Maintenance, Infrastructure Management, Business Process Management and Knowledge Process Management, to Socit Gnrales business lines across the world with focus on an outcome-based business approach.

We are an employee focused organization; known for the extensive opportunities we provide for career progression and development.

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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Consultant 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.

Profile Required and Qualifications:

• 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). Working in an agile mode respecting ceremonies

Education and Qualifications

• 10+years of experience in Linux/Unix administration and automation.
• Engineering Graduate / MCA / Computer Science Graduate or PG
• 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).

Why Join Us

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.

Business Insight

At Socit Gnrale, 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 youre 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!

Still hesitating?

You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.

We are committed to support accelerating our Groups ESG strategy by implementing ESG principles in all our activities and policies. They are translated in our business activity (ESG assessment, reporting, project management or IT activities), our work environment and in our responsible practices for environment protection.