Linux Engineer

Ashtech Infotech (India) Pvt Ltd; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashtech Infotech (India) Pvt Ltd is seeking an experienced Linux engineer to design, build, and maintain enterprise Linux environments across data centers.

You will handle Oracle Linux, Red Hat, CentOS, and Ubuntu deployments, optimize performance, and support virtualization and cloud platforms in a mission-critical setting.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of hands-on Linux experience.
• BE/B.Tech or equivalent required.
• Experience with Oracle Linux, Solaris, Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu.
• Experience with datacenter activities, hardware installation, and ILOM.
• Exposure to VAPT remediation and security hardening is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain highly available, secure Linux systems.
• Manage and optimize Red Hat / CentOS / Oracle Linux / Ubuntu environments.
• Perform rack mounting, cabling, and physical deployment of servers in datacenters.
• Install, upgrade, and patch OS, kernel, and system packages.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor L1/L2 engineers.

Skills

Linux administration

Oracle Linux

VMware / Cloud basics

Troubleshooting

Networking basics

Education

BE/B.Tech or equivalent

Tools

ILOM

Shell/Python scripting

VMware

Job description

Step Into the World of Enterprise Linux & Engineered Systems Excellence!

Experience: 4 – 8 Years

Eligibility: B.E / B.Tech or equivalent

What’s in it for You?

Become a vital part of mission-critical infrastructure operations, working on enterprise-grade Linux environments and Oracle Engineered Systems such as Exadata, PCA, and ODA. In this role, you’ll design secure, scalable systems, perform deep troubleshooting, and contribute to high availability architecture across datacenter environments. If you’re passionate about Linux internals, performance tuning, and infrastructure reliability — this opportunity is for you!

What You’ll Be Doing:

Design, build, and maintain highly available, secure, and scalable Linux systems Manage and optimize Red Hat / CentOS / Oracle Linux / Ubuntu environments Perform rack mounting, cabling, and physical deployment of servers in datacenter environments Participate in datacenter setup, expansion, and relocation activities Install, upgrade, and patch OS, kernel, and system packages Perform performance tuning across CPU, memory, storage, and network layers Act as L2 escalation point for Linux-related incidents across production & non-production environments Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for critical and recurring issues Support virtualized and cloud platforms (VMware / AWS / Azure / GCP) Perform hardware replacement tasks such as CPU, Memory , disk etc.. on oracle and DELL hardware. Ensure compliance with security standards and VAPT recommendations Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and runbooks Provide technical guidance and mentor L1 / L2 engineers Participate in on-call and weekend support rotation

What We’re Looking For

Hands‑on experience with Oracle Linux & Solaris installation and configuration Strong expertise in Red Hat, CentOS, Oracle Linux, and Ubuntu environments Knowledge of Linux internals, boot process, systemd, kernel tuning Experience in hardware installation, replacement, and datacenter activities Hands‑on experience with ILOM configuration and server management Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, bonding, routing, and firewall troubleshooting Experience with OS patching, package management, and lifecycle management Hands‑on exposure to VAPT remediation and security hardening

Good to Have:

Experience working on Oracle Engineered Systems – Exadata, ODA, PCA Knowledge of Private Cloud infrastructure environments Exposure to automation or scripting (Shell / Python) Experience supporting virtualized or cloud infrastructure Understanding of compliance and audit requirements

Why You Should Apply:

Work on enterprise-scale Linux infrastructure & engineered systems Gain exposure to high-end datacenter technologies and architecture Opportunity to enhance skills in performance tuning & system security Collaborate with highly skilled infrastructure and cloud teams Play a critical role in maintaining system stability and availability Continuous learning and career growth in enterprise Linux ecosystem