Linux Admin

Ascendion Engineering; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion in Bengaluru is seeking a Linux Administrator to manage Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE) and ensure system reliability. You will monitor performance, perform RCA, and handle user access, patching, and security hardening, while coordinating with L1 teams.

The role requires hands-on Linux expertise, scripting in Bash/Python, and experience with backup and recovery using tools like Avamar, Rubrik, and Veeam. Bangalore location; immediate opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Linux Administration.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Nagios, Zabbix, or similar.
• Scripting knowledge in Bash/Python.
• Experience in backup and recovery operations.
• Backup Tools Expertise: Avamar, Rubrik, Veeam.

Responsibilities

• Linux Administration: administer and manage Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE); monitor system performance, availability and reliability.
• Troubleshoot L2-level incidents and perform root cause analysis; manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls; configure services (SSH, FTP, NFS, DNS, DHCP).
• Perform server patching, upgrades, hardening, and collaborate with L1 support for escalation and resolution; automate tasks using Bash/Python.

Skills

Linux Administration

File Systems

LVM

RAID

Networking Concepts

Monitoring Tools

Scripting Bash/Python

Backup & Recovery

Backup Tools (Avamar Rubrik Veeam)

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

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
• 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