Linux Administrator

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Linux Engineer with 3–5 years of hands-on experience in managing, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux-based systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Linux administration, shell scripting, system performance tuning, and production environment support.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, or similar).
• Manage user accounts, permissions, roles, and system security policies.
• Monitor system performance, identify issues, and provide timely resolutions.
• Perform system updates, patch management, and kernel upgrades.
• Automate routine tasks using Bash, Shell, or Python scripting.
• Manage services such as Apache/Nginx, DNS, DHCP, FTP, SSH, and cron jobs.
• Maintain system logs, audit trails, and conduct root cause analysis during incidents.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and networking-related OS issues.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams to support production environments.
• Develop and maintain system documentation and SOPs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Linux administration.
• Strong command-line expertise in RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu or similar distributions.
• Experience with system monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Grafana, etc.).
• Good understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls).
• Experience with LVM, file systems, and storage configurations.
• Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash, Shell).
• Knowledge of security best practices and OS hardening.
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.

Certifications Required (Any of the following)

• RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator)
• RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer)
• Linux+ (CompTIA Linux+)
• LFCS (Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator)
• LPIC-1 or LPIC-2 (Linux Professional Institute Certification)

Good to Have

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Basic knowledge of automation tools like Ansible or Terraform.
• Exposure to enterprise-scale production environments.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Job Type: Full-time