Company Profile:

At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization, which add value to the life cycle of any building. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings. Together with our partners and customers around the world, we help cities to become better places to live in. In 2016, KONE had annual net sales of EUR 8.8 billion, and at the end of the year over 52,000 employees. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.

Job description:

1.      Purpose of role: 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 organisation's information systems architecture. Owns the Solution configuration within his/her area of responsibility.

2.      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 Areas

§  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.