Zyro - Senior Linux System Administrator (3-5 yrs)

About the Job :

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Linux System Administrator to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux-based systems, ensuring their reliability, scalability, and security.

This role requires in-depth technical expertise, leadership, and problem-solving skills to support our mission-critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities :

System Administration :

- Manage, monitor, and maintain Linux servers and applications.

- Perform system updates, patch management, and security hardening.

- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network-related issues.

- Infrastructure Management:

- Design and implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.

- Optimize system performance and scalability.

- Manage storage solutions and virtualization platforms (i.e., VMware, KVM).

Automation and Scripting :

- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar tools.

- Automate routine tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Security Compliance :

- Ensure systems adhere to security best practices and compliance standards.

- Conduct regular audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.

- Implement access controls, firewalls, and other security measures.

Collaboration and Leadership :

- Collaborate with development, DevOps, and IT teams to support infrastructure needs.

- Provide mentorship and training to junior administrators.

- Lead projects related to system upgrades, migrations, and deployments.

Monitoring and Reporting :

- Set up and maintain system monitoring tools (i.e., Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus).

- Analyze system performance metrics and create detailed reports.

Qualifications :

- Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

- Experience : Minimum of 3 years of experience in Linux system administration.

- Proven experience managing large-scale production environments.

Technical Skills :

- Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.)

- Proficiency in shell scripting and one or more programming languages (i.e. , Python).

- Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

- Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN).

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

- Expertise in storage management (SAN, NAS) and file systems.

Certifications (Preferred) :

- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or similar.

- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or other relevant cloud certifications.

Key Competencies :

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Attention to detail and commitment to quality