Linux Engineer

Tailored Management; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking a Compute, VMware, and Linux Engineer – Level 3. This role involves leading complex troubleshooting, providing strategic guidance in VMware virtualization and Linux-based systems, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science and over 7 years of relevant experience, including expertise in HPE Compute platforms. A willingness to work 24/7 in a support capacity is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years in Linux/Unix systems administration and VMware virtualization.
• Experience in leading technical teams or projects.
• Willingness to work in a 24x7 support environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of critical incidents and escalations.
• Perform in-depth analysis of system logs and performance metrics.
• Design and implement automation for routine tasks.

Skills

Expertise in HPE Compute platforms

Advanced Linux administration

Strong virtualization experience in VMware

Proficient in VMware infrastructure management

Solid understanding of storage technologies

Scripting and automation skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Ansible

Python

VMware

Job description

Job Title

Compute, VMware, and Linux Engineer – Level 3

Work

Full Time

Job Description

• Acts as a senior technical expert in Compute infrastructure, VMware virtualization, and Linux-based operating systems, providing advanced support and strategic guidance.
• Leads complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance tuning across enterprise environments.
• Provides architectural input and contributes to the design and implementation of infrastructure solutions.
• Supports transition and transformation initiatives, including migrations, upgrades, and automation efforts.
• Ensures compliance with ITIL processes and industry best practices.
• Acts as a technical liaison between internal teams, customers, and third-party vendors.
• Mentors junior engineers and contributes to knowledge sharing and process improvement.

Eligibility & Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 7+ years in Linux/Unix systems administration, VMware virtualization, and enterprise compute environments.
• Expertise in Compute products, preferably HPE solutions such as Synergy or ProLiant is preferred.
• Certifications: RHCE (mandatory), RHCA or equivalent advanced certifications with Serviceguard as HA is preferred.
• VMware VCP or equivalent certification that includes VMware SRM and Horizon is highly desirable.
• Experience in leading technical teams or projects is a plus.
• Willingness to work in a 24x7 support environment, including on-call rotations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of critical incidents and escalations, ensuring minimal business impact.
• Perform in-depth analysis of system logs, kernel dumps, and performance metrics.
• Design and implement automation for routine tasks using Ansible, Shell, Python, etc.
• Lead patch management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance reporting.
• Maintain and implement high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions.
• Conduct capacity planning, performance tuning, and infrastructure optimization.
• Own and drive problem management processes, including RCA documentation and preventive measures.
• Participate in Change Advisory Boards (CAB) and lead complex change implementations.
• Maintain and audit CMDB for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide technical leadership in customer meetings and strategic planning sessions.

Must Have

• Deep expertise in HPE Compute platforms (C7000, Synergy, Virtual Connect, ProLiant).
• Advanced Linux administration (RHEL, SUSE) including kernel tuning, system hardening, and troubleshooting.
• Strong virtualization experience in VMware (vSphere, SRM, Horizon), KVM, and Hyper‑V.
• Proficient in VMware infrastructure management: VM lifecycle operations, cluster management, performance monitoring, capacity planning, patching, backup/restore, and snapshot handling.
• Skilled in analyzing logs (VM‑support, HPSreport, SOSreport) and performing root cause analysis.
• Solid understanding of storage technologies (SAN/NAS/DAS) and protocols (FC, iSCSI, FCoE).
• Experience with Red Hat Satellite, SUSE Manager, and patch lifecycle management.
• Expertise in HA/DR solutions using Serviceguard, Pacemaker, and Linux clustering.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (VLANs, MTU, flow control) and troubleshooting.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Bash, Python, and Ansible.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and customer engagement skills.

Good to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud integration.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, PowerShell, and database systems (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Exposure to containerization (Docker, Podman) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Experience in DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to deliver internal training and mentor junior engineers.
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement and innovation.