Linux engineer

Zoho; Hyderabad, Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,080,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoho is seeking an experienced Senior System Administrator / Linux Engineer to manage enterprise Linux/Unix environments, including VMware-based on-premises and hybrid infrastructure. The role covers administration, Puppet automation, incident management, scripting, and ITSM processes in a regulated environment.

The position is onsite in Hyderabad/Chennai with 5 days work from office, requiring 5+ years of relevant experience and willingness to work in rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Linux administration experience.
• Strong Puppet Configuration Management expertise.
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter.
• Strong production support and incident management experience.
• Scripting experience with Bash and/or Python.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, and storage systems.
• Experience with ITSM, incident management, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Administer, build, patch, tune, and maintain enterprise Linux/Unix systems.
• Perform system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and access management.
• Develop and maintain Puppet modules and manifests for configuration automation.
• Automate server provisioning, patching, app deployment, and configuration management.
• Manage VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter environments.
• Provision and manage Linux/Unix VMs and templates.
• Support performance management, capacity planning, DR, and high-availability initiatives.
• Participate in P1/P2 incidents, troubleshooting, RCA, and production support.
• Develop automation scripts using Bash and/or Python.
• Troubleshoot networking concepts including TCP/IP and DNS.
• Work with enterprise storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Execute changes through ServiceNow/ITSM, including CAB, risk assessment, and rollback procedures.
• Maintain runbooks, SOPs, technical documentation, and audit-ready records.
• Participate in DR drills and failover testing.

Skills

Linux administration

Puppet configuration management

VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter

Incident management

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Networking (TCP/IP, DNS)

ITSM processes

Tools

Puppet

VMware

ServiceNow

Job description

Hyderabad/ Chennai, India

Job Title: Linux Engineer / Senior System Administrator

Job Location: Hyderabad / Chennai

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Mode: Onsite – 5 Days Work From Office

Experience: 5+ Years

CTC: Up to ₹18 LPA

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior System Administrator / Linux Engineer to manage and support enterprise Linux/Unix environments across VMware-based on-premises and hybrid infrastructure.

The role involves Linux administration, Puppet automation, VMware infrastructure management, production support, incident management, scripting, and ITSM processes in a regulated enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, build, patch, tune, and maintain enterprise Linux/Unix systems.
  
• Perform system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and access management.
  
• Develop and maintain Puppet modules and manifests for configuration automation.
  
• Automate server provisioning, patching, application deployment, and configuration management.
  
• Manage VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter environments.
  
• Provision and manage Linux/Unix VMs and templates.
  
• Support performance management, capacity planning, DR, and high-availability initiatives.
  
• Participate in P1/P2 incidents, troubleshooting, RCA, and production support.
  
• Develop automation scripts using Bash and/or Python.
  
• Troubleshoot networking concepts including TCP/IP and DNS.
  
• Work with enterprise storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
  
• Execute changes through ServiceNow/ITSM, including CAB, risk assessment, and rollback procedures.
  
• Maintain runbooks, SOPs, technical documentation, and audit-ready records.
  
• Participate in DR drills and failover testing.
  

Mandatory Skills

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in Linux Administration.
  
• Strong expertise in Puppet Configuration Management.
  
• Hands‑on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
  
• Strong production support and incident management experience.
  
• Hands‑on scripting experience with Bash and/or Python.
  
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, and storage systems.
  
• Experience with ITSM, incident management, and change management.
  

Preferred Certifications

• RHCSA / RHCE
• VMware VCP
• Puppet Certified Professional
• ITIL

Work Requirements

• 5 days work from office in Hyderabad or Chennai.
• Willingness to work rotational shifts, including early morning, mid-afternoon, and night shifts.
• Weekend support may be required, with compensatory off on weekdays.
• Candidate must be flexible with shift timings.
• Willingness to attend a face‑to‑face final interview is required.