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Position Title: Analyst, IT Operations Server Tech (Linux)
Work Location
: Hyderabad
General Summary
The
Linux Administrator
is responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting CommScope s Unix-based and hybrid cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability. The role now includes managing both on-premises
and Microsoft Azure cloud services
, integrating automation, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. You will support VMware, Nutanix, and Azure environments, leveraging Red Hat Linux, Ansible, and Terraform/Bicep to maintain a secure and resilient infrastructure.
How You ll Help Us Connect The World
- Implement, manage, and maintain
Unix/Linux infrastructure
supporting critical business systems across on-prem (VMware, Nutanix)
and Azure cloud environments
. - Manage
Azure virtual machines, storage accounts, networking (VNet, NSG, DNS)
, and identity management (Azure AD, LDAP)
. - Develop and manage
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
using Terraform or Bicep
for automated provisioning. - Integrate
Ansible/Ansible Tower
for configuration management and patch automation. - Troubleshoot complex system malfunctions; isolate errors related to OS, storage, network, hardware, or cloud components.
- Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies using
Commvault, Veeam, or NetBackup
. - Plan and execute upgrades across on-prem and cloud systems; install and configure Linux, middleware, and cloud tools.
- Monitor usage, capacity, and performance; define auto-scaling rules and alerts using
Azure Monitor
, Log Analytics
, or similar tools. - Maintain updated documentation (Visio layouts, runbooks, cloud templates, software/hardware inventory, licensing).
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support
DevOps practices
in CI/CD workflows (using Azure DevOps Pipelines
). - Provide technical guidance to junior staff and act as a Tier-3 escalation point.
- Handle ticket queue; manage SLAs, incident resolution, and change requests efficiently.
Related Education & Experience
- Bachelor s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent.
-
10+ years of experience in Linux administration
, including 3+ years in cloud-based infrastructure (preferably Azure)
. - 5+ years in Unix Systems Administration; 3+ years with
VMware and/or Nutanix
. - 3+ years with
scripting & configuration management tools
(Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, Python). - Strong experience in
Terraform/Bicep
for cloud provisioning.
You Will Excite Us If You Have
Technical Skills
- Advanced Linux (RHEL) system administration
- Certified
Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
or higher preferred - Strong knowledge of
Ansible
, Ansible Tower, and shell scripting - VMware vSphere, ESXi, and Nutanix cluster management
- Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IPsec, routing
- Storage administration: SAN/NAS (HPE, NetApp), Azure Blob/File Storage
- Proficiency in
Azure services
: VM, VNet, NSG, Load Balancers, Azure AD, Azure Storage - Strong grasp of
DevOps pipelines and CI/CD tools
using Azure DevOps - Experience in creating and managing
Terraform or Bicep templates
- Backup and disaster recovery practices; Commvault, Veeam, or NetBackup
Soft Skills
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive, team-oriented, and customer-service focused
- Ability to train and mentor junior engineers
- Demonstrated success in managing projects and implementing automation
Bonus Experience (Good to Have)
- Administering
Solaris 9/10/11
, LDOMs/Zones - Red Hat Satellite for patch management
- Cloud tenant management in AWS/GCP (in addition to Azure)
- Familiarity with
Kubernetes, Docker
, or hybrid container environments - Exposure to
ITIL practices and ticketing systems (Freshworks/ServiceNow)