Sr. Software Engineer

Job Summary

Job Title: Red Hat Satellite Administrator Location: Hyderabad / Bangalore / Pune Experience Level: 5 7 Years Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Red Hat Satellite Administrator to join our infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Red Hat Satellite, Linux system administration, and managing large scale enterprise environments. You will be responsible for configuring, managing, and troubleshooting the Red Hat Satellite server and its clients, ensuring the security, compliance, and optimal performance of Linux based systems. Responsibilities Administer, configure, and maintain the Red Hat Satellite Server for managing RHEL based systems and system provisioning. Implement and manage patching processes for Linux systems via Red Hat Satellite, ensuring systems are up to date and compliant with security standards. Utilize Red Hat Satellite's provisioning tools (e.g., kickstart, DNS configuration) to deploy and automate system installations and updates across a large number of servers. Leverage Satellite Content Views and Repositories to manage package and software configurations, ensuring consistency across all environments. Ensure the security of the systems through configuration management tools and by enforcing security policies and compliance standards. Diagnose and resolve issues related to Red Hat Satellite and Linux based environments, including server and client side problems, network issues, and software inconsistencies. Monitor the performance, health, and availability of the Red Hat Satellite Server and its associated systems. Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures for Red Hat Satellite servers and client systems. Integrate Red Hat Satellite with external systems like Ansible, LDAP, Active Directory, and other third party tools for automated patching and other system administration tasks. Maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and best practices. Work closely with Infrastructure and Security teams to ensure alignment with operational processes and business objectives. Respond to and resolve incidents, troubleshooting system issues efficiently and escalating when necessary. Mandatory Skills 3 to 5 years of experience as a Linux Administrator, with a strong focus on Red Hat Satellite. Deep experience with Red Hat Satellite 6.x and understanding of its architecture, including Content Views, Provisioning, and Repositories. Strong proficiency in Red Hat Linux (RHEL) administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance. Experience with system patching and updates using Red Hat Satellite and yum. Hands on experience with system provisioning tools like Kickstart and Red Hat Satellite CLI. Strong knowledge of Linux system administration, including file systems, process management, storage, and networking. Familiarity with Ansible, Puppet, or other configuration management tools for automation. Proficiency in Linux/Unix Shell Scripting for system automation. Experience with security management and hardening of RHEL systems. Knowledge of Virtualization tools like KVM for managing virtual environments. Experience with monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, or similar tools. Strong effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non technical teams. Preferred Skills Experience with backup and recovery procedures for critical Linux systems. Knowledge in areas like Operating Systems, Virtualization, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery.