Linux Administrator

Aptonline; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptonline in Hyderabad is seeking a skilled Linux System Administrator to manage Linux servers, virtualization, Windows infrastructure, and IT operations.

You will install, patch, monitor, and secure servers (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu), manage VMware vSphere, AD, DNS, DHCP, backups, and documentation to ensure high availability.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing Linux servers (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu).
• Experience with virtualization and Windows infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of AD, DNS, DHCP, backup solutions, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Perform server patching, upgrades, security hardening, and performance tuning.
• Manage VMware virtual infrastructure, including VM provisioning, cloning, snapshots, and resource allocation.
• Administer basic Windows Server environments, including user and group management.
• Manage and troubleshoot Active Directory (AD), DNS, and DHCP services.
• Monitor server health, storage, CPU, memory, and network performance using monitoring tools.
• Perform backup, restoration, and disaster recovery activities.
• Configure user accounts, file systems, permissions, and storage management.
• Troubleshoot server, network, and application issues while ensuring high availability.
• Create and maintain system documentation, SOPs, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate with application, network, and security teams for infrastructure support.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and industry best practices.

Skills

Linux administration

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Windows Server administration

Active Directory, DNS, DHCP

Backup and recovery

System monitoring & alerting

Bash scripting

Networking TCP/IP

Job description

Looking for Male Candidates in Hyderabad Location

Job Title: Linux System Administrator

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled Linux System Administrator with experience in managing Linux servers, virtualization, Windows infrastructure, and enterprise IT operations. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu, VMware, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, backup solutions, and system monitoring.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Perform server patching, upgrades, security hardening, and performance tuning.
• Manage VMware virtual infrastructure, including VM provisioning, cloning, snapshots, and resource allocation.
• Administer basic Windows Server environments, including user and group management.
• Manage and troubleshoot Active Directory (AD), DNS, and DHCP services.
• Monitor server health, storage, CPU, memory, and network performance using monitoring tools.
• Perform backup, restoration, and disaster recovery activities.
• Configure user accounts, file systems, permissions, and storage management.
• Troubleshoot server, network, and application issues while ensuring high availability.
• Create and maintain system documentation, SOPs, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate with application, network, and security teams for infrastructure support.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and industry best practices.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Linux Administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi administration.
• Basic administration of Windows Server.
• Good understanding of Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
• Experience with backup and recovery solutions.
• Knowledge of system monitoring and alerting tools.
• Familiarity with shell scripting (Bash) is an added advantage.
• Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, SSH, FTP, NFS, SMB).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.