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Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), Ubuntu, ITIL Processes, OS, Internet Protocol (IP),Job Title: Linux EngineerJob Purpose: We are looking for an L1 Linux Engineer to provide first-line support, monitoring, and basic administration for Linux-based servers. The role involves handling day-to-day incidents, executing predefined procedures, and escalating issues to L2/L3 teams when necessary. This position is ideal for candidates starting their career in Linux system administration with strong fundamentals and eagerness to learn.Experience:3+

Responsibilities

  • Monitor Linux servers and critical services using standard monitoring tools.
  • Respond to alerts, tickets, and incidents in a timely manner.
  • Perform basic user and group management (create, modify, disable accounts).
  • Manage file system permissions and handle routine storage tasks.
  • Execute regular health checks on servers (CPU, memory, disk utilization).
  • Apply routine OS updates and patches under guidance.
  • Start, stop, and check status of common services (SSH, Apache/Nginx, etc.).
  • Perform backup verification and assist in restore requests.
  • Escalate complex issues to L2/L3 Linux engineers with detailed troubleshooting logs.
  • Maintain accurate documentation for activities and resolutions.
  • Follow ITIL processes for incident, change, and problem management.

Mandatory

  • Basic knowledge of Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE).
  • Familiarity with command-line operations (file management, permissions, processes).
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, DNS, ping, traceroute).
  • Awareness of basic storage concepts (mounting, partitions, LVM).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow runbooks.

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