Technology Design Specialist , Linux

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and
automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization
that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to
improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live
by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe,
convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world
has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader
with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and
others.  KONE’s vision is to create the Best People Flow experience by providing
ease, effectiveness and experience to our customers and users. In line with our
strategy, Sustainable Success with Customers, we will focus on increasing the
value we create for customers with new intelligent solutions and embed
sustainability even deeper across all of our operations. By closer collaboration
with customers and partners, KONE will increase the speed of bringing new
services and solutions to the market. KONE Technology and Innovation Unit (KTI)
is where we combine the physical world – escalators and elevators – with smart
and connected digital systems. We are changing and improving the way billions of
people move within buildings every day. We are on a mission to expand and
develop new digital solutions that are based on emerging technologies. KONE IT
is a global team of expert professionals working along with business functions
and area teams to develop new capabilities and enable new business
opportunities. We are trusted partners of KONE business lines and functions to
develop, transform, manage and run their information technology solutions. We
support KONE in its digital transformation journey by introducing e.g. digital
cloud-based IT services, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to support
productivity, business growth and technological disruption. Sustainability,
curious mindset and innovation are at the core of everything we do, and this
makes us an integral part of KONE’s success Design, maintain and/or analyze KONE
information systems that are appropriate for users' and business’ needs. These
systems should be consistent with the overall design of the organization's
information systems architecture. Owns the Solution configuration within his/her
area of responsibility. Key accountabilities and responsibilities: Kone is
seeking a Technology Design Expert / Specialist with a primary focus on Linux
workstation management. This role will take ownership of the design,
implementation, and central management of Linux environments across the
organization, catering specifically to the unique needs of our R&D teams. The
candidate will work closely with stakeholders to understand R&D requirements and
deliver solutions that standardize, secure, and optimize Linux workstations.
Additionally, the role will support macOS devices and ensure that devices are
up-to-date and secure. Responsibilities and key activities Primary Focus – Linux
Management: Take charge of the central management of Linux workstations,
ensuring compliance with security standards and performance optimization. Tailor
solutions to the needs of Kone’s R&D teams, ensuring these workstations meet the
specific requirements for development, testing, and research activities. R&D
Collaboration: Work directly with R&D stakeholders to gather requirements,
understand workflows, and design Linux workstation environments that enhance
productivity and meet technical specifications. Provide solutions that align
with both operational security and research flexibility. Cross-Platform Support:
In addition to Linux, provide support for Apple Mac workstations, implementing
best practices for security and performance across both platforms.
Standardization & Security: Develop and implement standardized configurations,
security protocols, and best practices for Linux and macOS environments. Ensure
that these workstations are secure, consistent, and aligned with organizational
policies. Centralized Linux Management: Design and deploy centralized tools for
managing Linux systems (e.g., Puppet, Ansible, or similar), allowing for
streamlined patching, software deployment, monitoring, and configuration
management. Manufacturing Floor Device Management: Collaborate with supply chain
and operations teams to ensure that manufacturing floor devices remain secure,
updated, and function in compliance with Kone’s operational standards. Implement
segregation strategies where necessary to minimize risks to production-critical
systems. Automation & Efficiency: Leverage automation tools to ensure the smooth
deployment, monitoring, and management of Linux and macOS workstations. Ensure
that these processes are efficient, scalable, and reduce manual intervention.
Lifecycle Management: Manage the full lifecycle of Linux and macOS workstations,
including patch management, software updates, and troubleshooting, with a
special focus on research and development needs. Incident Management: Act as a
point of escalation for Linux and macOS workstation issues, providing timely
resolutions with minimal impact on business or R&D operations. Technical Skills
Expert knowledge of Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL) and
experience with Linux workstation deployment and automation. Strong proficiency
in scripting and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Bash,
Python). Experience with security best practices for Linux workstations.
Familiarity with mobile device management (MDM) solutions for Mac devices
Familiarity with tools for endpoint management and configuration (e.g.,
Satellite, Puppet, Chef). Key Competencies: R&D Focus: Ability to understand and
anticipate the needs of the R&D environment, providing flexible yet secure Linux
solutions that enhance productivity. Linux Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in
managing Linux workstations, particularly in environments where research,
security, and performance are critical. Centralized Management: Proven track
record of designing and implementing centralized management solutions for Linux
systems to ensure consistency, security, and ease of administration. Experience:
6 to 10+ years of hands-on experience with Linux workstation management in a
corporate or R&D setting. Proven experience in designing centralized management
solutions for Linux environments. Familiarity with R&D workflows and a track
record of delivering tailored Linux solutions for research and development
purposes. Experience with macOS and workstation lifecycle management. Explore
More At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working
culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement
is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of
information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the
daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a
culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and
good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to
offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve
your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced
life. Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/ At KONE, our purpose is to shape
the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry,
we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient,
and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2025, KONE had annual
sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in
close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki
Ltd. in Finland.