Linux Administrator

4 - 5 years

2 - 6 Lacs

Posted:1 day ago| Platform: Foundit logo

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Linux Administrator

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, and maintain

    Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)

    servers in physical, virtual, or cloud environments.
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to

    hardware, OS, network

    , or

    applications

    .
  • Apply

    patches and updates

    , manage

    kernel tuning

    , and automate tasks using

    shell scripting

    or tools like

    Ansible

    .
  • Perform regular system backups and recovery using tools like

    rsync, Bacula, or Veeam

    .
  • Manage

    user accounts, permissions

    , and

    security policies

    to ensure system integrity.
  • Set up and maintain

    web servers

    ,

    application servers

    , and services like

    Apache

    ,

    Nginx

    ,

    SSH

    ,

    FTP

    ,

    DNS

    , and

    NFS

    .
  • Implement and maintain monitoring tools such as

    Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus

    .
  • Support cloud deployments and operations in

    AWS, Azure, or GCP

    environments.
  • Assist in incident response, disaster recovery planning, and compliance audits.

Required Skills:

  • 45 years of experience as a

    Linux System Administrator

    .
  • Strong knowledge of

    Linux OS internals

    , including file systems, networking, and processes.
  • Hands-on experience with

    bash/shell scripting

    , and exposure to

    Python

    is a plus.
  • Experience with

    virtualization platforms

    like VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V.
  • Familiarity with

    system hardening

    ,

    firewalls (iptables, firewalld)

    , and

    SELinux/AppArmor

    .
  • Working knowledge of

    configuration management tools

    (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, or Chef).
  • Basic understanding of

    cloud infrastructure

    , particularly in

    AWS or Azure

    .

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with

    container technologies

    (Docker, Podman) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Knowledge of

    DevOps practices

    and CI/CD pipeline integration.
  • RHCSA or RHCE certification is highly desirable.

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