Analyst- Server, OS & Virtulization

Nuveen; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuveen seeks a skilled Unix/Linux System Administrator to manage day-to-day Linux/Unix servers across development, staging, and production environments. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability, performance, and security while contributing to infrastructure improvements.

You will implement patching, monitoring, and automation practices, participate in on-call rotations, and help maintain runbooks and standard operating procedures for a resilient IT landscape.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience with Linux/Unix systems and administration.
• Shell scripting to automate routine tasks and checks.
• Experience with monitoring tools (Nagios/Zabbix/Grafana) and incident response.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, DNS/DHCP, SSH, and basic firewall concepts.
• Familiarity with patch management, security hardening, and access control.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux/Unix servers across environments.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize stability and efficiency.
• Perform routine patching, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation.
• Manage users, access controls, and file permissions in multi-user environments.
• Participate in backups, DR planning, and incident escalations.

Skills

Linux

Shell Scripting

Monitoring

Networking

Security

ITSM/Incidents

Education

Vocational/Technical Education

Tools

Vmware vSphere

Hyper-V

Citrix Hypervisor

Job description

Analyst - Server, OS & Virtualization - IN

The role is responsible for server management and administration (either of own organization or client). They provide different levels of support for server operating systems, monitor servers in automated environment and manage incidents in case of server failures.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

They are involved in scripting for monitoring/ automating of the system administration activity on multiple servers, and also in performance analysis, capacity analysis and configuration management for servers. Incumbents are also involved in the support and maintenance of Virtual servers. The job requires knowledge and work experience in different flavors of OS & high availability environments (HP-UX, Linux,AIX,Sun Solaris, Tru-64 etc.), OS related applications (Ex. XCOM, SNA etc.) and Virtualization software (Vmware vSphere, Hyper V, Citrix Hypervisor, etc.).

Educational Requirements

Vocational and/or Technical Education Preferred

Work Experience

3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work Career Level 4IC

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Unix/Linux System Administrator to join our infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of Linux/Unix-based systems across development, staging, and production environments. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, performance, and security while contributing to ongoing infrastructure improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

As a Unix/Linux System Administrator, you will manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux/Unix servers and related infrastructure components. You will monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and proactively identify opportunities to improve stability and efficiency across the environment. You will be responsible for performing routine system patching, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation in alignment with the organization's security policies. Managing user accounts, access controls, and file permissions will also be a core part of your daily responsibilities. You will participate in backup and disaster recovery operations, ensuring data integrity and the ability to restore systems within defined recovery time objectives. Collaboration with the network, security, and application teams to resolve complex infrastructure issues will be a regular expectation of this role. You will contribute to the development and maintenance of operational documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures to support knowledge sharing and team continuity. Additionally, you will support on-call rotations and respond to incident escalations in a timely and professional manner.

Required Skills

• Operating Systems and Administration — Solid hands-on experience with Linux distributions such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, Ubuntu, or SUSE, along with a working knowledge of Unix-based systems. You should be comfortable managing systems from both the command line and through automation tooling.
• Shell Scripting and Automation — Proficiency in writing and maintaining shell scripts (Bash, Ksh, or similar) to automate routine administrative tasks, system health checks, and reporting functions.
• System Performance and Monitoring — Experience using monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, Grafana, or similar platforms to track system performance metrics and respond to alerts proactively.
• Storage and File System Management — Familiarity with disk management, LVM (Logical Volume Manager), NFS, and standard file system operations including mounting, partitioning, and capacity planning.
• Networking Fundamentals — Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking concepts, DNS, DHCP, SSH, and basic firewall and routing configurations relevant to server administration.
• User and Access Management — Experience managing user accounts, groups, sudo configurations, and file permissions in a multi-user Unix/Linux environment.
• Security and Patch Management — Understanding of Linux security hardening practices, patch management processes, and tools such as SELinux or AppArmor.
• Incident and Change Management — Familiarity with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow or Jira for managing incidents, change requests, and service tickets.

Preferred Skills

• Configuration Management Tools — Exposure to tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef for automating system configuration and enforcing consistent infrastructure standards at scale.
• Containerization and Virtualization — Basic understanding of virtualization technologies such as VMware or KVM, and introductory knowledge of container platforms like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Cloud Platforms — Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, particularly around Linux-based compute services (EC2, virtual machines, etc.).
• Version Control — Experience using Git or similar version control systems for managing scripts and configuration files as part of an infrastructure-as-code approach.

Related Skills

• Agile Methodology
• Analytical Skills
• Automation
• Cloud Platforms
• Configuration Management
• Data Management
• Infrastructure Deployment
• Infrastructure Support
• IT Infrastructure
• Network Administration/Maintenance
• Problem Solving
• Programming
• Project Management
• Relationship Management
• Technology Systems

Company Overview

TIAA Global Capabilities was established in 2016 with a mission to tap into a vast pool of talent, reduce risk by insourcing key platforms and processes, and contribute to innovation with a focus on enhancing our technology stack. TIAA Global Capabilities is focused on building a scalable and sustainable organization, with a focus on technology, operations and expanding into the shared services business space. Working closely with our U.S. colleagues and other partners, our goal is to reduce risk, improve the efficiency of our technology and processes and develop innovative ideas to increase throughput and productivity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

Our Culture of Impact At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

Nondiscrimination & Equal Opportunity Employment TIAA is committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices and we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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