Linux Admin

Ascendion; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Linux Administrator to join our Bengaluru team. The role focuses on administering Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE), monitoring performance, and ensuring reliability. You will handle incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and automate tasks with Bash/Python.

Responsibilities include patching, hardening, service configuration (SSH, FTP, NFS, DNS, DHCP), and coordinating with L1 teams. Backup and DR planning are essential for service continuity.

Qualifications

• Troubleshoot L2-level incidents and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Configure and maintain services such as SSH, FTP, NFS, DNS, and DHCP.
• Automate routine administrative tasks using Shell scripting (Bash/Python).

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage Linux servers including RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, and SUSE; monitor performance and reliability.
• Perform server patching, upgrades, and system hardening activities; coordinate with L1 for escalation and resolution.
• Manage backups and recovery operations; ensure DR readiness and SLA compliance with tools like Nagios and Zabbix.

Skills

Linux Administration

Shell scripting

Monitoring tools

Tools

Nagios

Zabbix

Avamar

Rubrik

Veeam

Job description

About Ascendion

Ascendion is a leader in AI-Native platform driven software engineering company that underwrites outcomes, helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with Global 2000 clients across North America, UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI™ (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Learn more at ascendion.com

About Ascendion

Ascendion is a leader in AI-Native platform driven software engineering company that underwrites outcomes, helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with Global 2000 clients across North America, UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI™ (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Learn more at ascendion.com

About Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for world's leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers! Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About The Role

We are looking for a Linux Admin to join our team. In this role, you will linux Administration Administer and manage Linux servers including RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, and SUSE Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability.

Job Title: Linux Admin

Key Responsibilities

• Linux Administration Administer and manage Linux servers including RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, and SUSE Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability Troubleshoot L2-level incidents and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls Configure and maintain services such as SSH, FTP, NFS, DNS, and DHCP Perform server patching, upgrades, and system hardening activities Work closely with L1 support teams for issue escalation and resolution Automate routine administrative tasks using Shell scripting (Bash/Python) Manage logs and monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, etc.
• Handle file systems, LVM, RAID configurations, and performance tuning Support networking-related configurations and troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, Routing) Backup & Recovery Administration Manage and monitor backup jobs, schedules, and retention policies Perform backup and restore operations for critical systems and business data Troubleshoot backup failures and ensure SLA compliance Conduct periodic backup validation and recovery drills Implement and maintain Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies Ensure backup infrastructure availability and operational efficiency Coordinate with application and infrastructure teams during recovery activities
• Required Skills Strong hands-on experience in Linux Administration Good knowledge of: File Systems, LVM, RAID Process & Memory Management Networking Concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, Routing) Experience with monitoring tools like Nagios, Zabbix, or similar Scripting knowledge in Bash/Python Experience in backup and recovery operations Backup Tools Expertise Good hands-on experience with: Avamar Rubrik Veeam

Minimum Qualifications

• Troubleshoot L2-level incidents and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls Configure and maintain services such as SSH, FTP, NFS, DNS, and DHCP Perform server patching, upgrades, and system hardening activities Work closely with L1 support teams for issue escalation and resolution Automate routine administrative tasks using Shell scripting (Bash/Python) Manage logs and monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, etc.

Location: Bangalore

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