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Swift is hiring Linux (RHEL) System Administrator Interns in London for a 6-month internship
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About Swift
Swift is the world's leading provider of secure financial messaging services, connecting over 12,000 banks and financial institutions across more than 200 countries and territories. The organization powers global financial transactions through secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions while continuously modernizing its infrastructure, cybersecurity, and financial technology platforms.
Swift provides exceptional opportunities for students and graduates to work with enterprise-scale Linux infrastructure, automation, cloud technologies, container platforms, and mission-critical financial systems.
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Job Description
Swift is seeking a motivated Linux (RHEL) System Administrator Intern to support the modernization and maintenance of enterprise Linux infrastructure. The internship focuses on Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration, operating system upgrades, security patching, infrastructure automation, scripting, container management, and database migration.
The selected candidate will collaborate with experienced engineers while gaining hands-on experience managing enterprise Linux environments supporting global financial services.
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Key Responsibilities
- Perform Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system upgrades.
- Apply Linux security patches and software updates.
- Maintain enterprise Linux servers and virtual machines.
- Inventory Linux processes, applications, databases, and containers.
- Create and manage Podman container images.
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- Build and maintain Linux container environments.
- Update and optimize Python, Shell, Perl, and PHP scripts.
- Troubleshoot Linux system administration issues.
- Support database migration activities.
- Maintain MariaDB and MySQL environments.
- Test Linux applications after system upgrades.
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- Perform rollback procedures when required.
- Migrate workloads to modern Linux environments.
- Monitor infrastructure stability and system performance.
- Assist with automation and deployment activities.
- Support infrastructure documentation and operational procedures.
- Participate in enterprise Linux modernization projects.
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- Collaborate with senior Linux engineers and DevOps teams.
- Assist in web application modernization projects.
- Support resiliency and database replication initiatives.
Required Skills
- Linux Administration
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- Unix
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- Linux Commands
- Shell Scripting
- Bash
- Python
- Perl
- PHP
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- System Administration
- Linux Server Management
- Operating System Upgrades
- Security Patching
- Virtual Machines
- Troubleshooting
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- Automation
- Infrastructure Management
- Database Migration
- Technical Documentation
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
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Preferred Skills
- Podman
- Docker
- Containerization
- Containers
- MariaDB
- MySQL
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- Database Administration
- Ansible
- DevOps
- Infrastructure Automation
- CI/CD
- Git
- GitHub
- Linux Security
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- Cloud Computing
- Kubernetes
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Data Processing
- Web Development
- Bokeh
Cloud Storage
- High Availability
- Disaster Recovery
- Data Replication
- Infrastructure Modernization
- Performance Optimization
Educational Qualification
Candidates pursuing or holding any of the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:
- B.E.
- B.Tech
- M.E.
- M.Tech
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc Computer Science
- M.Sc Computer Science
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Software Engineering
Programming
- Computer Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Related Technical Disciplines
Internship Details
- Internship Duration: 6 Months
- Employment Type: Full-Time Internship
- Location: London, United Kingdom
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Why Join Swift?
- Gain real-world enterprise Linux administration experience.
- Work on large-scale financial technology infrastructure.
- Learn Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration.
- Exposure to DevOps and infrastructure automation.
- Hands-on experience with Podman and container technologies.
- Work alongside experienced Linux and infrastructure engineers.
- Build expertise in database administration and migration.
- Develop scripting and automation skills.
- Work on mission-critical enterprise systems.
- Collaborative and inclusive global work environment.
Selection Process
- Resume Screening
- Technical Evaluation
- Linux Technical Interview
- Team Discussion
- Final Selection
Work Location
- London
- United Kingdom
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Who can apply?
Students or recent graduates in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields.
Q2. Which Linux distribution is used?
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
Q3. Which scripting languages are preferred?
Python, Bash/Shell, Perl, and PHP.
Q4. Is container technology required?
Knowledge of Podman or Docker is preferred.
Q5. What is the internship duration?
Six months.
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