Junior Linux Engineer at Amritapuri Campus

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham; Kollam; On-site; INR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham invites a Junior Linux Engineer to Amritapuri, Kollam, Kerala. The role focuses on installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux servers on premises, in VMs, and in cloud environments.

You will troubleshoot issues, manage user access, monitor systems, implement basic security, handle backups, document processes, and write shell scripts to automate tasks while collaborating with the IT team on ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux operating systems and server administration.
• Certification or training in Linux is preferred.
• Fundamental knowledge of security and backups.

Responsibilities

• System Maintenance & Support: Install, configure, and maintain Linux OS on servers, VMs, and cloud.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve system issues and performance bottlenecks.
• User Management: Manage accounts, permissions, and file access.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor performance and resource usage, report irregularities.
• Security Compliance: Basic security practices, patching, firewall configuration.
• Backups & Recovery: Support data backups and recovery procedures.
• Documentation: Document configurations and procedures.
• Scripting: Write basic shell scripts to automate tasks.
• Collaborate: Work with IT team to resolve issues and support projects.

Skills

Linux

Shell scripting

Troubleshooting

System maintenance

User management

Education

BCA

MCA

Btech

Job description

Job Title Junior Linux Engineer Location Amritapuri, Kollam Required Number 1 Qualification BCA, MCA, Btech (Preferred but not required): Linux Essentials, CompTIA Linux+, or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCE) Key Responsibilities

• System Maintenance & Support: Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux operating systems on servers, virtual machines, and cloud environments.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve system-related issues, including performance bottlenecks, network connectivity issues, and system crashes.
• User Management: Manage user accounts, permissions, and file access on Linux systems.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor system performance and resource utilization, and report any irregularities or issues to the senior administrator.
• Security Compliance: Implement basic security best practices, including regular patching, system updates, and firewall configuration.
• Backups & Recovery: Support backup and recovery procedures, ensuring data integrity and availability.
• Documentation: Document system configurations, processes, and procedures, and keep them up to date.
• Scripting: Write basic shell scripts to automate common tasks and improve system efficiency.
• Collaborate: Work closely with IT team members to resolve issues and support ongoing projects.
• Scripting: Write basic shell scripts to automate common tasks and improve system efficiency. Collaborate: Work closely with IT team members to resolve issues and support ongoing projects.

Job category Non-Teaching For details contact :

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Last date to apply September 15, 2026