Linux Server Engineer with Network Administration expertise

We are a growing financial services organization committed to delivering secure and reliable solutions to our clients. We are seeking a Linux Server Engineer with Network Administration expertise to design implement and maintain our server and network infrastructure ensuring high availability security and compliance in a fast-paced financial environment.

Role Summary

The Linux Server Engineer will be responsible for architecting and managing Linux-based servers virtualization and network infrastructure. This role requires strong technical expertise in server engineering automation and network administration including Cisco and Arista switches and routers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design configure and maintain Linux servers (CentOS Ubuntu RHEL) for production and development environments.
• Implement server architecture for scalability performance and security.
• Manage virtualization platforms (VMware KVM) and cloud integrations (AWS/Azure).
• Automate server provisioning and patching using scripting (Bash Python Ansible).
• Monitor system health and performance using tools like Nagios Zabbix or Prometheus.
• Configure and maintain network infrastructure including:
• Cisco routers and switches
• Arista switches
• VLANs routing protocols and firewall rules
• Ensure compliance with financial industry standards (PCI DSS SOC).
• Perform capacity planning disaster recovery and backup strategies.
• Collaborate with application teams to support deployment and integration of financial systems.
• Troubleshoot complex server network and storage issues promptly.
• Document architecture configurations and processes for audits and compliance.

Preferred Certifications

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Professional (CCNP).
• Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC).
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator (optional).

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on mission-critical financial systems.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented culture.

Requirements:

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in Linux server engineering and network administration.
• Expertise in Linux OS (CentOS Ubuntu RHEL) and shell scripting.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization (VMware KVM) and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco and Arista network devices including configuration and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with networking (TCP/IP DNS VPN) and security hardening practices.
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible Puppet Chef) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of compliance standards for financial services preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.