Senior Infrastructure Engineer L4 – Linux (Individual Contributor)

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We are looking for a highly skilled L4 Senior Infrastructure Architect with deep expertise in Linux systems, OpenStack cloud platforms, and open-source hosting environments. This is a senior individual contributor position focused on architecture, complex problem solving, and handling P0/P1 incidents.

You will drive infrastructure design, troubleshoot critical issues, and guide technical best practices across Linux, OpenStack, cloud platforms, and hosting services.


Key Responsibilities

· Architect, configure, and manage multi-tenant web hosting environments using WHM/cPanel, Cloud Linux, Lite Speed, and related hosting technologies.

· Perform advanced WHM administration including account provisioning, package/resource management, DNS zone configuration, security hardening, and backup strategy design.

· Manage cPanel environments end-to-end: domain management, SSL/AutoSSL setup, database administration, file systems, and resource optimization.

· Configure and manage mail servers (Exim, Dovecot) within WHM/cPanel including: – Email routing and mailbox provisioning – SMTP/IMAP/POP configuration – Spam filtering (SpamAssassin), greylisting, and outbound spam protection – DKIM, SPF, DMARC setup and maintenance – Secure mail transfer configuration (TLS/SSL) – Troubleshooting deliverability issues and resolving RBL/blacklist incidents – Monitoring and improving server IP/domain reputation

· Troubleshoot complex hosting issues involving Apache/LiteSpeed, PHP-FPM, MySQL/MariaDB, DNS, mail delivery, and performance bottlenecks.

· Execute lifecycle management: OS patching, kernel updates, PHP version upgrades, CMS/plugin updates, and dependency management in coordination with dev teams.

· Implement and maintain hosting security controls: ModSecurity/WAF rules, brute-force protection, malware scanning, IP filters, CageFS/Cloud Linux account isolation.

· Ensure high availability through proactive monitoring, log analysis, performance tuning, and capacity planning for hosted workloads.

· Lead P0/P1 incident response, perform RCA, and implement corrective actions to enhance platform stability.

· Oversee automated backup/restore processes for websites, databases, and email data; ensure DR readiness.

· Support deployments and maintenance of CMS platforms (WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Magento, etc.) across shared and dedicated hosting environments.

· Drive operational efficiency through automation, scripted maintenance tasks, and continuous improvement aligned with PITS’s Kaizen principles.

People

· Mentor junior engineers and administrators, providing technical direction and code reviews.

· Collaborate with developers to ensure smooth deployment and performance optimization.

· Partner with cybersecurity and product teams for secure architecture design.

· Act as escalation point for complex production incidents.


Required Skills & Experience


7 – 10 years of hands-on Linux systems engineering and cloud infrastructure experience.

· Deep proficiency in:

o Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL)

o OpenStack services (Nova, Neutron, Keystone, Glance, Cinder, Swift)

o Apache, Nginx, PHP-FPM

o MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL

o WordPress, Magento, Drupal

· Strong understanding of:

o Networking: DNS, VLANs, load balancers, routing, SSL/TLS

o DevOps tools: Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Git, Jenkins

· Security hardening and compliance:

o Experience designing hybrid/multi-cloud architectures


Preferred Qualifications

· Certifications: RHCE, OpenStack Administrator, AWS/Azure Architect.

· Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

· Exposure to monitoring and log analytics (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana).

· Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO27001, SOC2, PCI DSS).


Soft Skills

· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

· Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

· Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex environments.

· Passion for open-source technologies and continuous learning.


Please share the resume to sneha.sh@pitsolutions.com

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