Linux Systems Administration Senior Associate

NTT DATA

3–7 yrs Bengaluru, Noida, Hyderabad Full Time Hybrid (office + remote)
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Job description

Seeking a seasoned Senior Associate for Linux Systems Administration. This role demands a strong foundation in managing enterprise-level Linux environments, ensuring robust performance, security, and reliability. The ideal candidate will be adept at handling daily operational tasks and contributing to system upkeep and upgrades.

This position requires a graduate degree and several years of hands-on experience in Linux system administration. You will be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing our Linux infrastructure, working within a dynamic and evolving technological landscape. A commitment to continuous learning and a proactive approach to system health are essential.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include the day-to-day administration of Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, Ubuntu, SUSE), managing user accounts, file systems, and processes. You will perform system hardening, apply patches, and address vulnerabilities to maintain compliance and security standards. Automation using shell scripting (Bash) and familiarity with tools like Ansible are crucial.

Additional duties involve managing system installations, configurations, and upgrades. You will engage with monitoring tools to analyze performance and proactively troubleshoot issues. Experience with cloud platforms, virtualization, and container technologies is beneficial. Adherence to ITIL processes and effective incident management are also vital aspects of this role.

Qualifications

A graduate degree (B. Tech/B.E./B.Sc./MCA or equivalent) coupled with 3 to 7 years of experience as a Linux/Unix System Administrator in enterprise settings is mandatory. Proficiency in core Linux administration tasks, including performance tuning and log analysis, is essential. Strong shell scripting (Bash) skills are required, with desirable exposure to automation tools and cloud platforms.

Candidates should possess excellent troubleshooting and incident management capabilities, with experience in root cause analysis. Familiarity with ITIL processes and ticketing systems is expected. While not strictly required, knowledge of other UNIX variants, containerization, DevOps practices, and relevant certifications will be advantageous. Effective communication and collaboration skills are a must for this role.

Essential Skills

Linux Systems AdministrationRHELCentOSRocky LinuxUbuntuSUSEShell Scripting (Bash)ITILIncident ManagementProblem ManagementChange ManagementService Requests

Good to Have

AIXSolarisHP-UXSecurity Benchmarks (CISSTIG)AnsiblePuppetChefPython ScriptingAWSAzureGCPVMwareKVMHyper-VDockerPodmanKubernetesOpenShiftCI/CDDevOpsNagiosZabbixPrometheusGrafanaServiceNowRemedyJIRA Service ManagementRHCERHCSALFCSCloud Certifications

Highlights

  • Actively hiring

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RoleLinux Systems Administration Senior Associate
Employment TypeFull Time, Hybrid (office + remote)

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