Linux Engineer

About the job

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

· Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience as a Red Hat Linux Engineer or System Administrator in a corporate IT environment, with a strong focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

· At least 3 years of experience writing Ansible playbooks and working with Ansible Tower for automation and configuration management.

· Strong troubleshooting skills with a proven track record of resolving complex issues in RHEL environments.

· Expertise in supporting Logical Volume Manager (LVM) configurations, including volume creation, resizing, and snapshot management.

· Proficiency in all aspects of RHEL system administration, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning, with a strong emphasis on reliability and scalability.

· Advanced scripting skills with Bash, Python, Yaml, along with experience utilizing configuration management tools such as Puppet or Chef.

· Solid understanding of networking principles, protocols, and security practices, with the ability to design and implement secure network architectures.

· Extensive experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, as well as familiarity with cloud computing platforms (Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Padman, Kubernetes)

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Must Have:

· Experience maintaining RedHat Enterprise LINUX (RHEL) in a Production Enterprise environment.

· Senior LINUX Engineer (Minimum 7+ Exp with RedHat LINUX)

· Experienced LINUX OS Troubleshooting Skills.

· Knowledgeable in Ansible (Minimum 3+ Exp writing and administering Ansible Playbook)

· Strong Working Knowledge of LINUX Logic Volume Manger (LVM)

· Working knowledge of basic VMWare supporting Linux VMs.

· Experience in automation techniques and scripting.(Ansible ,TerraForm, Bash).

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and execute technical project plans.

· Experience with orchestration tools.

· Experience with enterprise managing monitoring.

· Experience working in a on physical server and virtual hosted environments.

· Good understanding of ITIL and ITSM Management with Infrastructure and Operations teams

· Knowledge of LINUX Kernel Tuning

· Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification Needed

· Experience managing Linux-based workloads in Azure Cloud

· Excellent interpersonal/written and verbal communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

System Administration and Automation:

· Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems and services critical to IT infrastructure.

· Manage and administer a diverse range of RHEL servers, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security in accordance with industry best practices and standards.

· Develop and implement robust automation scripts and tools using Bash, Python, or other scripting languages to streamline system provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes.

· Write, test, and maintain Ansible playbooks to automate repetitive tasks, enforce configuration consistency, and simplify system management.

Troubleshooting:

· Utilize strong troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve complex issues affecting RHEL systems, covering a broad range of areas such as performance, network connectivity, and application errors.

· Investigate and resolve issues related to system stability, resource utilization, and service availability, ensuring minimal impact on operations.

Logical Volume Manager (LVM) Support:

· Provide expert- level support for Logical Volume Manager (LVM) configurations, including volume creation, resizing, and snapshot management.

· Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to LVM , such as disk space allocation, volume corruption, and performance optimization.

Security and Compliance:

· Design, implement, and enforce comprehensive security measures to safeguard RHEL systems from potential threats, including unauthorized access, malware, and data breaches.

· Conduct regular system updates, patch management activities, and vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Collaboration and Documentation:

· Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions that seamlessly integrate RHEL systems with other technologies and platforms, such as cloud services and virtualization technologies.

· Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines, to facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure operational continuity.