Job Description

KVM Virtualization Management: Install, configure, and maintain KVM virtualization infrastructure for virtual machines and containers. Perform capacity planning, resource allocation, and performance tuning for KVM environments. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to virtual machines, networking, and storage within KVM-based environments. Linux System Administration: Manage Linux servers, ensuring they are optimized, secure, and reliable. Perform routine maintenance, including patch management, software updates, and system monitoring. Troubleshoot and resolve Linux system-related issues, including network, storage, and hardware. Automation and Scripting: Write and maintain automation scripts using tools such as Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar. Automate repetitive tasks, system monitoring, and reporting to streamline operations. Security and Compliance: Ensure the security of the virtualized environment by applying security patches, configuring firewalls, and implementing intrusion detection/prevention systems. Assist with security audits and compliance checks to meet organizational and regulatory requirements. Monitoring and Performance Tuning: Implement monitoring solutions for both virtual machines and physical servers. Analyze system performance metrics and optimize resource utilization to maintain high availability. Disaster Recovery and Backup: Configure and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies for both virtual and physical environments. Test and validate disaster recovery procedures regularly. Operations Support Operations 24/7 model with oncall/on duty/ weekend tasks/activities based on the shift schedule. What you ll bring 8+ years of related professional experience Strong experience with Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar). Proven expertise in managing KVM virtualization technologies, including the use of libvirt , QEMU , and related tools. Experience with server hardware, storage, networking, and virtualization management tools. Proficient with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Bash , Python , Ansible ). Familiarity with system monitoring tools such as Nagios , Zabbix , or Prometheus . Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.). Solid knowledge of security best practices for Linux systems and virtualization environments. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex system and network issues. Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and hybrid cloud architectures is a plus. Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a collaborative team environment. Certification in Linux (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE) or virtualization technologies (e.g., KVM, VMware). Experience with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes . Familiarity with configuration management tools like Puppet or Chef .