Linux Systems Administration Senior Associate

Job Description:

Educational Qualification: Must be a graduate (B. Tech/B.E./B.Sc./MCA or equivalent). Experience: 3 to 7 years of experience as a Linux/Unix System Administrator in enterprise environments. Core Linux Skills: o Strong understanding of Linux OS (RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, Ubuntu, SUSE). o Ability to handle day-to-day administration tasks including user management, file systems, process management, performance tuning, and log analysis. o Experience with system hardening and security best practices. Patching &Lifecycle Management: o Hands-on experience with Linux OS patching, vulnerability remediation, and compliance (e.g., using tools like YUM/DNF, Spacewalk, Satellite, Landscape, or similar). o Awareness of security benchmarks (CIS, STIG) is desirable. Automation &Scripting: o Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash) is required. o Exposure to automation tools such as Ansible / Puppet / Chef is highly desirable. o Basic knowledge of Python scripting is a plus. Cloud &Virtualization: o Basic working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) and Linux workloads in cloud environments. o Understanding of virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V). Containers &DevOps Exposure: o Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Podman) and basic understanding of Kubernetes/OpenShift. o Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is an added advantage. Monitoring &Observability: o Experience with monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar. o Ability to analyze system performance and troubleshoot issues proactively. Troubleshooting &Incident Management: o Strong troubleshooting skills to resolve system outages, performance issues, and incidents within SLA. o Experience in handling production incidents and root cause analysis (RCA). Installation &Upgrades: o Hands-on experience in Linux system installation, configuration, and upgrades. UNIX Variants (Optional): o Knowledge of other UNIX flavors like AIX, Solaris, HP-UX is an added advantage. ITSM &Process Compliance: o Well-versed with ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Service Requests). o Experience with ticketing tools like ServiceNow, Remedy, JIRA Service Management. Certifications: o RHCE / RHCSA / LFCS / Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure) preferred. Soft Skills: o Excellent written and verbal communication skills. o Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams. o Quick learner with adaptability to new tools and technologies. o Positive attitude, ownership mindset, and customer-focused approach. ________________________________________ Years of Experience: 3 to 7 Years ________________________________________ Work Timings: Willingness to work in rotational shifts with a 24x7 support model, including on-call support. .