Lead Software Engineer – Linux L3 + Scripting

Position Description:

Lead Software Engineer Linux L3 Scripting (Taleo-D)
Lead System Engineer Linux Hardening

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Lead System Engineer with strong expertise in Linux administration Kickstart and OS lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will design and implement automation strategies for large-scale deployments ensure compliance with security standards and manage Red Hat environments efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

.Manage full OS lifecycle for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8/9); RHEL 10.
.Implement and maintain patch management processes across large infrastructures.
.Ensure system security and compliance with CIS Benchmark and OS hardening best practices.
.Collaborate with infrastructure teams on Virtualization (VMware) Storage and Network.
.Troubleshoot debug and resolve complex issues in production environments.
.Follow internal processes (SOPs ITIL escalation time tracking).



Experience and Qualifications

.10years of experience in Linux/Unix administration and automation.
. Must have experience in Unix Servers operating system Administration deploying managing large Unix server infrastructure.
. Must have excellent OS knowledge of Unix Linux Red Hat Linux 7/8/9.
.Expertise in Kickstart scripting (Shell Python Perl) and configuration management.
.Good knowledge and hands-on experience in Virtualization (VMware) Storage and Network.
.Solid understanding of OS hardening and compliance frameworks (CIS Benchmark).
.Proven experience in patch management at scale.
.Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
.Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Nice to Have
.Familiarity with RHEL 10.
.Experience with clustering and large-scale automation tools (Ansible Puppet).

Education : Engineering Graduate / MCA / Computer Science Graduate or PG.

Skills:

• Communication
• Infrastructure
• Linux
• Python
• Stakeholder management
• System Administration
• Ansible
• Puppet

What you can expect from us:

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