Linux Administrator

We are seeking an experienced Linux Administrator to manage, monitor, and maintain Linux-based systems and infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have hands-on expertise in Linux server administration, troubleshooting, scripting, patching, and system performance tuning. You will be responsible for ensuring system availability, reliability, and security across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) servers in physical, virtual, or cloud environments.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to hardware, OS, network, or applications.
• Apply patches and updates, manage kernel tuning, and automate tasks using shell scripting or tools like Ansible.
• Perform regular system backups and recovery using tools like rsync, Bacula, or Veeam.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and security policies to ensure system integrity.
• Set up and maintain web servers, application servers, and services like Apache, Nginx, SSH, FTP, DNS, and NFS.
• Implement and maintain monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus.
• Support cloud deployments and operations in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Assist in incident response, disaster recovery planning, and compliance audits.

Required Skills:

• 4–5 years of experience as a Linux System Administrator.
• Strong knowledge of Linux OS internals, including file systems, networking, and processes.
• Hands-on experience with bash/shell scripting, and exposure to Python is a plus.
• Experience with virtualization platforms like VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V.
• Familiarity with system hardening, firewalls (iptables, firewalld), and SELinux/AppArmor.
• Working knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, or Chef).
• Basic understanding of cloud infrastructure, particularly in AWS or Azure.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with container technologies (Docker, Podman) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration.
• RHCSA or RHCE certification is highly desirable.