Linux Administrator – Nutanix

VIPoint Solutions Pvt Ltd; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Infopark is seeking an experienced L2 Linux System Administrator in Kochi to support enterprise infrastructure. The role focuses on Linux OS operations, performance monitoring, incident resolution, and basic Nutanix VM administration within a Nutanix environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of Linux administration experience, hands-on Nutanix exposure, and strong skills in RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu. You will engage in on-call rotations and upgrade management.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Linux system administration experience.
• Hands-on Nutanix experience is required.
• Experience with RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu/Rocky Linux.
• Strong knowledge of LVM, systemd, and networking.
• Experience with backups (Veeam, HYCU, or Commvault).
• Proficient in Bash scripting and basics of Python or Ansible.
• Security hardening, SSH access control, and OS vulnerability remediation.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage Enterprise Linux systems (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu/Rocky Linux).
• Handle LVM volumes, kernel updates, performance monitoring, and OS troubleshooting.
• Perform Nutanix Prism Element operations including VM provisioning and monitoring.
• Respond to L2 incidents, perform RCA for OS issues.
• Execute OS patching and change management.
• Monitor backups and perform file-level/VM snapshot restorations.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure high availability and security.

Skills

RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu

Nutanix Prism Element

LVM

Networking

SELinux/AppArmor

Scripting (Bash/Python/Ansible)

Backups & Recovery

Tools

Nutanix Prism Element

Job description

Linux Administrator – Nutanix

Location: Kochi

Position: Full-time

Experience: 3–5 years in Linux System Administration with hands-on Nutanix exposure

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced L2 Linux System Administrator with basic hands-on Nutanix experience to support, maintain, and optimize enterprise infrastructure. The role focuses on Linux OS operations, performance monitoring, incident resolution, and basic VM administration within a Nutanix virtual environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage Enterprise Linux systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Rocky Linux).
• Manage users, LVM volumes, kernel updates, system performance, and OS-level troubleshooting.
• Perform basic Nutanix Prism Element operations including VM provisioning, modification, cloning, power management, and resource monitoring.
• Handle L2 incident escalations within established SLAs and perform RCA for OS-level issues and service disruptions.
• Execute OS patching, software updates, and kernel upgrades following change management processes.
• Monitor and verify backups using Veeam, HYCU, or Commvault and perform file-level/VM snapshot restorations.
• Use Bash, Python, or Ansible to automate administration tasks.
• Apply security hardening standards, manage SSH access, firewalls, SELinux/AppArmor, and remediate OS vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with L3 Engineers and Systems Architects to ensure high availability, security, and operational stability.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on Linux administration experience with RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or Rocky Linux.
• Proficiency in LVM, systemd, SELinux/AppArmor, cron, user/group permissions, and network configuration.
• Basic hands-on experience with Nutanix Prism Element and day-to-day VM administration.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN tagging, network bonding/teaming, SSH, NFS, iSCSI, and firewalls.
• Experience with storage, snapshots, backup integration, and LVM allocation/resizing.
• Working knowledge of Bash scripting, Python basics, or Ansible.

Preferred Certifications

• RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator)
• Nutanix certifications are an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and periodic off-hours maintenance windows.