Linux Engineer

Key Responsibilities

1. System Installation & Configuration

• Install configure and secure Red Hat Oracle Enterprise Linux and Solaris operating systems to meet business and security requirements.
• Deploy system patches updates and upgrades to maintain compliance and stability.
• Integrate Linux hosts with Red Hat Satellite for centralized lifecycle management.

1. Automation & Scripting

• Automate system administration tasks using Ansible playbooks and shell scripting.
• Develop and maintain scripts for system monitoring performance tuning and routine maintenance.
• Implement automation for OS provisioning configuration and compliance enforcement.

1. Virtualization & Cloud Integration

• Manage and support virtualization platforms including Oracle VM Manager KVM and VMware vCenter.
• Support migration of workloads between on-premises and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cloud engineers to ensure integration of Unix/Linux systems with AWS Azure or GCP.

1. System Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Continuously monitor server performance availability and resource utilization.
• Diagnose and resolve OS-related incidents hardware compatibility issues and application dependencies.
• Provide second- and third-level support for Unix/Linux infrastructure escalations.

1. Security & Compliance

• Apply hardening standards and vulnerability remediation measures on Unix/Linux systems.
• Ensure compliance with security benchmarks (e.g. CIS ISO 27001) and organizational policies.
• Manage user access controls authentication and system auditing to safeguard infrastructure.

1. Backup Recovery & High Availability

• Implement backup and restore procedures to protect critical system data.
• Support clustering and high-availability solutions to minimize downtime.
• Perform disaster recovery drills to validate business continuity readiness.

1. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with application teams DBAs and network engineers to support system requirements.
• Engage with security compliance and DevOps teams to align infrastructure with enterprise standards.
• Support project delivery by contributing Unix/Linux expertise to design and deployment initiatives.

1. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Maintain up-to-date documentation of system configurations procedures and troubleshooting guides.
• Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions with junior engineers and support teams.
• Ensure changes are tracked reviewed and recorded in accordance with ITIL processes.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience administering and supporting enterprise-level Unix/Linux environments (Red Hat Enterprise Linux Oracle Linux Solaris).
• Proven track record of performing system installation configuration patching and lifecycle management in mission-critical environments.
• Strong expertise in shell scripting (Bash Korn Python) and automation tools (Ansible Red Hat Satellite) to streamline system administration.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (VMware vCenter Oracle VM KVM) and integration with cloud-based infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to configure monitor and troubleshoot high-availability clusters backup solutions and disaster recovery environments.
• Solid understanding of security hardening compliance standards and user access controls within Unix/Linux systems.
• Experience with performance monitoring and tuning to optimize system stability and resource utilization.
• Familiarity with API integration DevOps practices and interoperability between Unix/Linux and enterprise applications.
• Proficiency in SQL for system-related queries reporting and integration support.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time