Linux System Administrator

1 years

1 - 3 Lacs

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Job Description

Job Title: Linux System Administrator
Location: Kolkata (On-site) , Lake Gardens, South Kolkata
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Experience Required: 1 - 3+ Years (Multiple levels considered)

= About the Role =

We are hiring a skilled Linux System Administrator to join our team. The candidate will manage and run Linux-based servers, websites and multi-stack web hosting platforms.

= Recommended Educational Qualifications =

Minimum requirement (Any of the following):

  • B.Tech / B.E. / MCA / BCA
  • Equivalent technical degree with relevant certifications

= Skills required =

  • Install, configure, maintain, and secure Linux servers (Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat, Debian, RockyLinux ).
  • Setup Web servers (Apache, Nginx), Mail server (Postfix, Dovecot, Mailcow, Mailwizz)
  • Manage backup systems (local & cloud), disaster recovery strategies, and restore procedures.
  • Deploy, configure, and optimize web servers: Apache, NGINX, Tomcat, Node.js environments.

= Hosting, Cloud & Virtualization =

  • Manage control panel systems like WHM, cPanel servers including scaling, optimization, migration, and security.
  • Manage AWS infrastructure (EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, IAM, Route 53, Load Balancers).
  • Create automation scripts using Bash, Python, Ansible, Perl, or similar.
  • Setup and Manage containers using Docker and Kubernetes.

= Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Support =

  • Monitor system with Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, or Zabbix.
  • Review logs and troubleshoot network, hardware, performance, and application issues.
  • Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, automation scripts, and architecture.

= Security & Compliance =

  • Implement system hardening, firewall rules, user access control, SELinux, OS patching, and best security practices.
  • Manage user accounts, permissions, MFA, SSH access, and role-based access controls.

= Technology Stack Exposure (Preferred) =

  • Backend / Hosting environments: LAMP, WordPress, Laravel, Java apps, Node.js apps, React deployments.
  • Networking: DNS, TCP/IP, routing, load balancers, VPN, firewall policies.

= Required Skills =

  • Experience in web servers (Apache, NGINX) and database administration (MySQL/MariaDB).
  • Strong scripting ability (Shell/Bash, Python, Ansible, Perl, Awk/Sed).
  • Skilled in system hardening, mail server administration, firewall rule configuration.

= Salary Range =

₹15,000 – ₹30,000 per month (Based on expertise & experience)

= Work Mode =

On-site: Kolkata ( South Kolkata – Lake Gardens Prince Anwar Shah Road)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Commuter assistance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Internet reimbursement
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Work from home

Work Location: In person

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