Linux Systems Administration Senior Associate

 Job Description: •    Educational Qualification: Must be a graduate (B. Tech/B.E./B.Sc./MCA or equivalent).  •    Experience: 3 to 7 years of experience as a Linux/Unix System Administrator in enterprise environments.  •    Core Linux Skills:  o    Strong understanding of Linux OS (RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, Ubuntu, SUSE).  o    Ability to handle day-to-day administration tasks including user management, file systems, process management, performance tuning, and log analysis.  o    Experience with system hardening and security best practices.  •    Patching & Lifecycle Management:  o    Hands-on experience with Linux OS patching, vulnerability remediation, and compliance (e.g., using tools like YUM/DNF, Spacewalk, Satellite, Landscape, or similar).  o    Awareness of security benchmarks (CIS, STIG) is desirable.  •    Automation & Scripting:  o    Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash) is required.  o    Exposure to automation tools such as Ansible / Puppet / Chef is highly desirable.  o    Basic knowledge of Python scripting is a plus.  •    Cloud & Virtualization:  o    Basic working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) and Linux workloads in cloud environments.  o    Understanding of virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V).  •    Containers & DevOps Exposure:  o    Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Podman) and basic understanding of Kubernetes/OpenShift.  o    Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is an added advantage.  •    Monitoring & Observability:  o    Experience with monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar.  o    Ability to analyze system performance and troubleshoot issues proactively.  •    Troubleshooting & Incident Management:  o    Strong troubleshooting skills to resolve system outages, performance issues, and incidents within SLA.  o    Experience in handling production incidents and root cause analysis (RCA).  •    Installation & Upgrades:  o    Hands-on experience in Linux system installation, configuration, and upgrades.  •    UNIX Variants (Optional):  o    Knowledge of other UNIX flavors like AIX, Solaris, HP-UX is an added advantage.  •    ITSM & Process Compliance:  o    Well-versed with ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Service Requests).  o    Experience with ticketing tools like ServiceNow, Remedy, JIRA Service Management.  •    Certifications:  o    RHCE / RHCSA / LFCS / Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure) preferred.  •    Soft Skills:  o    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  o    Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.  o    Quick learner with adaptability to new tools and technologies.  o    Positive attitude, ownership mindset, and customer-focused approach.  ________________________________________ Years of Experience: •    3 to 7 Years  ________________________________________ Work Timings: •    Willingness to work in rotational shifts with a 24x7 support model, including on-call support.