Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer

Wipro Ltd.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro Limited in Canada is seeking a Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer to manage enterprise Linux environments, with emphasis on RHEL, VCS, VXVM, and Ansible automation. The role covers Linux server administration, OS upgrades, cluster management, automation, compliance, and production support across physical and virtual servers, with on-call rotations and weekend maintenance as needed.

Candidates should have 5–8 years of relevant experience and a track record in large-scale data center

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience as a Linux infrastructure engineer.
• Expertise in RHEL 7/8 and OS lifecycle management.
• Proficient with Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) and VXVM.
• Automation experience using Ansible.
• Strong troubleshooting and support in enterprise data centers.

Responsibilities

• Perform Linux administration, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting in enterprise environments.
• Execute RHEL 7 to RHEL 8 in-place upgrades and manage OS lifecycle activities.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) and VXVM environments.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for provisioning and configuration, patch management, user management, and system hardening.
• Provide production support, participate in on-call rotation, and support weekend maintenance activities.

Skills

RHEL Administration

In-place OS upgrades

High-availability clusters

Shell scripting

RAC prerequisites

OS compliance tooling

DevOps/CI/CD exposure

Root Cause Analysis

Communication skills

On-call support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related

Tools

Veritas Cluster Server (VCS)

Veritas Volume Manager (VXVM)

Ansible Automation

RHEL OS management

Job description

Job Title: Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer

Posting Start Date: 11/6/26

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer with strong expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Veritas Cluster Server (VCS), Veritas Volume Manager (VXVM), and Ansible Automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for Linux server administration, OS upgrades, cluster management, automation, compliance, and infrastructure support in complex enterprise environments consisting of both physical and virtual servers.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Linux administration, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting in enterprise environments.
• Execute RHEL 7 to RHEL 8 in-place upgrades and manage OS lifecycle activities.
• Perform firmware upgrades and system maintenance on physical and virtual servers.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) and VXVM environments.
• Manage VCS service groups, cluster failover, and high-availability solutions.
• Configure and troubleshoot HBA, multipathing, and NIC bonding/load balancing.
• Support RAC cluster prerequisite setup and related infrastructure requirements.
• Implement and maintain OS compliance standards and compliance tools.
• Develop and maintain automation using Ansible for OS provisioning and configuration.
• Develop and maintain automation using Ansible for Patch management.
• Develop and maintain automation using Ansible for User management.
• Develop and maintain automation using Ansible for Package installation.
• Develop and maintain automation using Ansible for System hardening and compliance.
• Create and manage Ansible playbooks, roles, inventories, and variables.
• Integrate automation workflows with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform system performance monitoring, incident resolution, and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Provide production support, participate in on-call rotation, and support weekend maintenance activities when required.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to resolve infrastructure issues and ensure service availability.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Linux Administration (RHEL 7/8).
• Hands-on experience with RHEL 7 to 8 In-Place Upgrades.
• Expertise in Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) and Veritas Volume Manager (VXVM).
• Experience managing high-availability clusters and service groups.
• Experience with Shell Scripting and basic Perl scripting.
• Knowledge of RAC cluster setup prerequisites.
• Experience with OS compliance tools and compliance management.
• Strong understanding of storage, HBA, multipathing, and NIC load balancing.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible automation.
• Exposure to DevOps tools and CI/CD practices.
• Experience performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in large-scale enterprise data center environments.
• Knowledge of virtualization platforms and cloud technologies.
• Relevant Red Hat, Veritas, or Automation certifications preferred.

Mandatory Skills: Linux Admin.Experience: 5-8 Years.The expected compensation for this role ranges from CAD 77000 to CAD 120000.

Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.

Wipro is committed to creating an accessible, supportive, and inclusive workplace.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to all applicants including persons with disabilities, throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Accommodations must be communicated in advance of the application, where possible, and will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Wipro provides equal opportunities to all and values diversity.