Lead SME - UNIX Database

• Advanced Linux Administration:
  

Expert-level hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8/9) including kernel tuning, system optimization, service configuration, and in-depth troubleshooting.

• File System & Storage Management:
  

Deep knowledge of ext3, ext4, XFS. Proficient in LVM, mount strategies, partitioning, disk recovery, NFS, and multipath I/O configuration.

• Red Hat Satellite Server:
  

Strong experience in managing patching, content views, host provisioning, and lifecycle policies using Red Hat Satellite for centralized package and compliance management.

• Automation & Infrastructure as Code:
  

Proficient in Bash, Python, Ansible, and Terraform for automating routine operations, configuration management, and infrastructure provisioning.

• Security & Compliance:
  

Skilled in system hardening, SELinux, firewall audit logging, vulnerability scanning, and ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance standards (ISO, CIS, PCI, etc.).

• Monitoring & Observability:
  

Strong working knowledge of enterprise-grade monitoring solutions such as Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, and ELK/EFK, including custom alerting and metric integrations.

• Networking Proficiency:
  

In-depth understanding of Linux networking, including routing, bonding, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and troubleshooting L2/L3/L4 issues. Experience with firewall rules, iptables/nftables, and network namespaces.

• Virtualization & Cloud Integration:
  

Experience with VMware, KVM, OpenStack, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for hybrid infrastructure management and VM/container orchestration.

• Incident & Problem Management:
  

Lead role in handling major incidents, performing root cause analysis (RCA), and implementing permanent fixes while ensuring alignment with ITIL practices.
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