Linux Administrator

1. 1. Management maintenance and support of the Linux server estateof 3000 servers LinuxcoreOSexpertise troubleshooting problem from OS end etc.and core services such as PuppetAnsibleJenkinsNFSAutoFS Samba DNS LDAP SMTP FTP NTP etc.

   1. Provide effective support for Kubernetes environments(Rancher K8s platform)to ensure a stable and resilient platform.

   1. Manage tickets efficiently for quicker turnaround and improved end-user experience.

   1. Lead effective incident response and resolution for Linux-related issues to minimize downtime and ensure platform resilience.

   1. Execute structured change management for Linux and Kubernetes infrastructure modifications.

   1. Drive infrastructure automation initiatives across the organization to address operational challenges.

   1. Lead projects aimed at improving processes procedures and operational efficiency; remediate technical debt.

   1. Own and deliver infrastructure projects systematic improvement programs and risk reduction roadmaps.

   1. Collaborate across teams ensuring effective stakeholder communication transparency and reporting.

   1. Leverage AI-driven observability diagnostics and automation tools to enhance reliability performance and operational efficiency.

   1. Champion AI-assisted workflows that augment human engineering judgment and accelerate troubleshooting change execution and decision-making.

1. 1. Administer andmaintainLinux servers services and automation frameworks.

   1. Exercise technicalexpertisewith Kubernetes and Linux to drive cloud and on-prem solutions

   1. Drive technical Kubernetes discussions across infrastructure applicationdevelopmentand support teams Design and implement Kubernetes clusters on GKE AKS and on-premises

   1. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kubernetes clusters

   1. Automate the deployment scaling and monitoring of Kubernetes clusters

   1. Assistwith developing andmaintainingcloud standards policiesprocessesand procedures to support andfacilitateintegration projects cloudmigrationand onboarding

   1. Lead projects to introduce and implementnew technologies ensuring security compliance and application performance to meet business needs

   1. Experience with container orchestration and containerization technologies

   1. Interface with technology providers to remediate integration related technical challenges Keep pace with emerging tools techniques and cloud platforms

   1. Provide advanced supportfor Kubernetesclusters and associated container ecosystems.Specifically for Rancher Platform Kubernetes ecosystems.

   1. Optimizeticket handling through tooling automation and AI-assisted triage to improve throughput and resolution quality.

   1. Lead proactive troubleshooting using a combination of traditional engineering skills and AI-driven insights pattern detection and predictive diagnostics.

   1. Experience with DevOps CI/CD tools such as Terraform Azure DevOps GitHub Ansible

   1. Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus Azure Log Analytics is a plus

   1. Plan and implement Linux/Kubernetes infrastructure changes using established change processes and AI-supported impact analysis.

   1. Drive automation initiatives including AI-guided code generation policy automation and self-service workflows.

   1. Deliver projects focused on operational excellence scalability and modernization.

   1. Implement systematic improvement plans and risk-reduction initiativesleveragingAI analytics to prioritize operational hotspots.

   1. Foster strong cross-team collaboration and ensure clear data-driven communication.

   1. Actively experiment with evaluate and adopt AI solutions to improve efficiency reduce toil and enhance service quality.

   1. Design and refine human-in-the-loop operational models where AI handles repetitive work while engineers reviewvalidate and improve outcomes.

1. 1. Bachelors degree intechnicaldiscipline and10 years of hands-on experience with Red Hat Linux Oracle Linux and Oracle/Sun Solaris (9/10/11).

   1. Deep understanding of Linux OS internals performance tuning and troubleshooting.

   1. Strong experience installing configuring andoptimizingRHEL/Oracle Linux on Intel platforms.

   1. Proficiencywith core Linux services (Puppet Jenkins AnsibleNFSAutoFS Samba DNS LDAP NTP etc.).

   1. Ability to researchvalidate and apply system/security patches per corporate security standards.

   1. Hands-on experience with ticketing tools (e.g. ServiceNow) and service workflows.

   1. Working knowledge of Linux security methodologies best practices and hardening.

   1. Experience generating system monitoring performance and operational reports.

   1. Proficiencywith Configuration Management tools such as Puppet/Hieraand Ansible.

   1. Ability to compile applications/tools from source.

   1. Operational knowledge of VMware and Cisco UCS.

   1. Understanding of SAN/NAS technologies.

   1. Working knowledge of Docker Kubernetes and container orchestration.Specific to Rancher Platform.

   1. Knowledge of Azure/AWS cloud operations; familiarity with Terraform/ARM desired.

   1. Networking principles (TCP/IP) are a strong plus.

   1. Experience using or integrating AI tools for system diagnostics log analytics incident triage and RCA generation.

   1. Ability to design AI-assisted workflows to reduce engineering toil accelerate deployments and enhance service reliability.

   1. Hands-on experience with generative AI or LLM-powered tools for scripting (e.g. shell Python) configuration automation and code quality checks.

   1. Understandinghuman-in-the-loop models for validating AI-generated remediation steps configuration changes and infrastructure recommendations.

   1. Ability to evaluate AI outputs critically refine prompts and use model insights to improve operational decision-making.

   1. Demonstrated capability to innovate using AI for monitoring anomaly detection predictive scaling self-healing automation and change risk evaluation.

   1. Familiarity with AI agents or orchestration frameworks in Infrastructure Ops is a plus.

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• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits tailored to your location ensuring your financial security health and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements advanced technology and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues who inspire support and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey followed by access to our platform LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges internal mobility and expanded roles.

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