Linux Administrator – Associate

Jobtailor; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned Linux Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and manage hybrid cloud and on-prem environments. You will automate deployments, monitor performance, and lead incident response in a 24/7 support model.

The role requires RHCE/LPIC or equivalent, 2+ years of Linux experience, and strong scripting skills. Expect collaboration across teams on migrations and security-focused hardening.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 2+ years of Linux experience (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu/SUSE).
• English proficiency (oral and written).
• RHCE or LPIC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize Linux-based infrastructure on-prem or in the cloud.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot CPU, memory, storage, and network issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infra projects and migrations.
• Automate tasks and deployments using shell scripting, Python, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Manage user accounts, groups, permissions, and SSH access per security policies.
• Patch management and kernel upgrades using YUM, APT, Zypper.
• Design, implement, and test backup, recovery, and disaster-recovery procedures.
• Deploy and manage virtualization and container platforms (KVM, VMware, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Integrate Linux servers with LDAP and Active Directory.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to incidents in a 24/7 support model.
• Stay current with emerging Linux technologies, security practices, and industry standards.

Skills

Linux OS

Shell Scripting

Automation Tools

Virtualization

Containerization

Patch Management

Backup & Recovery

Logging & Monitoring

Security Frameworks

CI/CD

RHCE

LDAP

Active Directory

Jenkins

GitLab CI

KVM

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure

AWS

YUM

APT

Zypper

LDAP

Active Directory

Nagios

Terraform

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

• Build, maintain, and optimize Linux-based infrastructure on-premise or in the cloud using Azure and AWS
• Monitor system performance and analyze logs to troubleshoot CPU, memory, storage, and network issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects and migrations
• Automate routine tasks and deployments using shell scripting, Python, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
• Manage user accounts, groups, permissions, and SSH access according to security policies
• Perform patch management, kernel upgrades, and software installations using YUM, APT, and Zypper
• Design, implement, and test backup, recovery, and disaster-recovery procedures
• Deploy and manage virtualization and containerization platforms including KVM, VMware, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Integrate Linux servers with LDAP and Active Directory
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to incidents in a 24/7 support model
• Stay current with emerging Linux technologies, security practices, and industry standards
• Maintain documentation of configurations, change records, and operational runbooks
• Contribute to client projects, develop technical skills, build client connections, and support Cloud Engineering, Data & Analytics initiatives

Requirements

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 2 years of experience in Linux operating systems (Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE)
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
• Holding Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC)
• Familiarity with logging and monitoring stacks like ELK, Prometheus/Grafana, Nagios
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance requirements such as CIS Benchmarks, NIST, PCI DSS
• Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines including Jenkins, GitLab CI, Terraform
• Utilizing cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud for hybrid-cloud architectures
• Engaging in cloud infrastructure optimization and cloud migration strategies
• Demonstrating intellectual curiosity and adaptability in fast-paced environments
• Willingness to participate in up to 20% travel
• Ability to participate in on-call rotations and respond to incidents in a 24/7 support model

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing and optimizing Linux-based infrastructure, including cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, while ensuring security compliance and effective incident response. Proficient in automation and scripting using tools such as Python and Ansible, with a strong foundation in DevOps practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Linux Operating Systems
• Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Automation (Ansible, Python)
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Linux Operating Systems
• Shell Scripting
• Automation Tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Virtualization (KVM, VMware)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Patch Management
• Backup and Recovery Procedures
• Logging and Monitoring (ELK, Prometheus)
• Security Frameworks (CIS Benchmarks, NIST)
• Cloud Migration Strategies

Soft Skills

• Oral and Written Proficiency in English
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC)

Industry Keywords

• Cloud Engineering
• Data & Analytics
• DevOps Practices
• Compliance Requirements
• 24/7 Support Model

Tools & Technologies

• Azure
• AWS
• YUM
• APT
• Zypper
• LDAP
• Active Directory
• Nagios
• Terraform
• GitLab CI