CYBERSEC Linux Admin

NITYO; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 558,000 - 893,000; Full time

Job summary

NITYO is seeking a CYBERSEC_Linux Admin to support enterprise-wide vulnerability remediation and system hardening across Red Hat environments in Hyderabad. You will ensure timely patching, establish secure baselines, and drive continuous security improvements.

Collaborating with Infrastructure/Linux teams, application owners, and risk management, you will implement CIS benchmarks, leverage Ansible for automation, and maintain audit-ready documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration.
• Expertise in patch management processes and tools (YUM/DNF, Satellite, Ansible).
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools (Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7).
• Knowledge of OS hardening and security configuration standards (CIS benchmarks).
• Familiarity with enterprise IT environments and change management processes (ITIL).

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute monthly patch cycles for Red Hat servers.
• Perform secure baseline configuration assessments against CIS benchmarks.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for patching and remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure/Linux teams, application owners, and risk management.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation.

Skills

RHEL administration

Patch management

Vulnerability remediation

OS hardening

ITIL familiarity

Tools

YUM/DNF

Satellite

Ansible

Qualys

Nessus

Rapid7

Job description

CYBERSEC_Linux Admin

This role is part of the Cyber Security and Infrastructure Services engagement, supporting enterprise-wide vulnerability remediation and system hardening initiatives across Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments. The successful candidate will ensure timely patching, secure baseline compliance, and continuous improvement of the security posture, aligned with organizational policies and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Patch Management & Vulnerability Remediation: Collaborate with the Vulnerability Management team to plan, schedule, and execute monthly patching cycles for Red Hat servers.
• Secure Baseline Configuration & OS Hardening: Perform secure baseline configuration assessments for Red Hat servers to identify deviations from established standards.
• Compliance, Governance & Reporting: Maintain audit-ready documentation for patching activities, configuration changes, and remediation efforts.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Infrastructure / Linux administration teams, Application owners, and Security and risk management teams.
• Continuous Improvement & Optimization: Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency through process improvements and automation.

Requirements

• Strong experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration
• Expertise in patch management processes and tools (YUM/DNF, Satellite, Ansible)
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools (Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7)
• Knowledge of OS hardening and security configuration standards (CIS benchmarks)
• Familiarity with enterprise IT environments and change management processes (ITIL)

Work Arrangements

• Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
• Type: Contract
• Remote: undefined
• May require participation in scheduled maintenance windows (including weekends/off-hours)
• Works as part of a global or distributed delivery team
• Operates within a client-managed or hybrid delivery model

Benefits and Perks

None specified

Travel Requirements

None specified

Salary Information

None specified