Linux System Administrator (rotational shift) WFO: Bangalore

JOB Description for Linux Administration.

The Linux System Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of Linux-based servers and systems within the organization. This role requires a strong understanding of Linux operating systems, networking, and system security best practices. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities:

• System Administration:
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers and workstations.
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and security updates.
• Monitor system performance, and resource utilization, and identify potential issues.
• Troubleshoot system problems and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure system stability, security, and high availability.
• User Management:
• Create, manage, and maintain user accounts and permissions.
• Implement and enforce security policies related to user access.
• Network Administration:
• Configure and maintain network settings, including DNS, DHCP, and routing.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues.
• Implement and maintain NTP, firewalls and other network security measures.
• Backup and Recovery:
• Implement and maintain backup and recovery procedures for Linux systems.
• Test and restore systems from backups to ensure data integrity.
• Implement disaster recovery plans for critical systems.
• Maintain system logs and perform regular security audits.
• Scripting and Automation:
• Develop and maintain scripts to automate system administration tasks.
• Utilize scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for system administration and automation.
• Collaboration:
• Collaborate with other IT teams, such as network engineers and security engineers.
• Provide technical support to end-users.
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency support.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Linux System Administrator (6+ years preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS, Rocky Linux).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing).
• Experience with system administration tools (e.g., Puppet, Chef, Ansible).
• Scripting experience (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 1
• Experience with Windows Administrator is a plus.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (Nutanix, & VMWARE) is a plus.