Linux Lead

UnitedLayer; India; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for global collaboration

Exposure to multi-cloud environments

24/7 support availability

Job summary

A global cloud solutions provider in India is seeking a skilled professional to work on large-scale Linux server infrastructures and Kubernetes environments. You will design and manage efficient cloud solutions, collaborate with multiple teams, and ensure optimal security and performance. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux administration are key requirements. This role offers opportunities to work on innovative cloud technologies and contribute to enterprise solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting Kubernetes environments.
• Solid Linux/Unix background with troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on experience managing SSL certificates and DNS configuration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize large-scale Linux server infrastructure.
• Provision and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters in production environments.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth deployments and operations.

Skills

Docker & Docker-Compose

DNS (BIND), SNMP, SSL/TLS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

VMware

SAN storage

Job description

Rotational Shift Job (Please apply only if you’re willing to work in Night shifts)

Location

India

About UnitedLayer

UnitedLayer is a global leader in hybrid cloud, private cloud, and colocation solutions. Withover two decades of experience, the company delivers secure, scalable, and highperformance infrastructure services to enterprises and government organizations.UnitedLayer operates from Tier 3+ data centers across 30+ regions and 175+ edgelocations, offering innovative platforms for mission-critical workloads, AI, and multi-cloudenvironments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, administer, and optimize large-scale Linux server infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve server deployment, configuration, and operational issues.
• Create and manage virtual machines, including custom virtual hardware provisioning and VM tools installation on VMware/Hyper‑V infrastructure.
• Manage SAN storage expansion, troubleshoot performance and connectivity issues, and support VMware infrastructure.
• Develop and implement optimizations to enhance system performance and future scalability.
• Collaborate with engineers, QAs/SDETs, and developers to ensure smooth deployments, continuous operations, and high‑quality software rollouts.
• Provision, optimize, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters in production and development environments.
• Design, build, and implement Kubernetes‑based solutions with a focus on scalability, security, and reliability.
• Deploy, manage, and support Docker and Docker‑Compose containers for application environments.
• Improve Kubernetes infrastructure, monitoring, and security posture; collaborate with engineers to resolve cluster issues.
• Configure and manage DNS (BIND), SNMP monitoring, and SSL certificates for secure and reliable operations.
• Perform Azure patching and updates to maintain compliance and system integrity.
• Work closely with security teams to implement hardened Linux builds, vulnerability remediation, and compliance checks.
• Design and execute long‑term, consolidated infrastructure plans.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Handle on‑call responsibilities and urgent out‑of‑band support requests.
• Support the engineering team in optimizing deployment pipelines and operability of in‑house products.

Qualifications

Core Skills

• Docker & Docker‑Compose
• DNS (BIND), SNMP, SSL/TLS

Secondary Skills

• Storage & Backup technologies
• Deep knowledge of Linux core services (systemd, SSH, Syslog, Apache/Nginx, MySQL, Iptables, DNS BIND, SNMP)
• Proficiency in Linux system administration tasks: package management, deployment automation, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
• Hands‑on experience managing SSL certificates, DNS configuration, and SNMP‑based monitoring
• Proven experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting Kubernetes environments
• Solid Linux/Unix background with deep troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with VMware infrastructure management and SAN storage troubleshooting
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in cross‑functional teams

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Technical, Engineering, Education, Mathematics, Information Systems, Science, Administration, or Computer Engineering is often required.
• Relevant certifications are an asset, such as Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or others.

Why Join UnitedLayer?

Work on next‑gen cloud technologies and AI infrastructure
Be part of a global team driving digital transformation
Opportunities to contribute to real‑world enterprise solutions
Exposure to multi‑cloud environments, DevOps, and cybersecurity

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UnitedLayer is the world’s best private cloud solution provider, empowering enterprises with secure, high‑performance infrastructure powered by latest Agentic AI innovations. Our offerings include UnitedConnect®, UnitedEdge®, UnitedSecure, United Private Cloud® Suite (UPC Sovereign Cloud, United NaaS, UPC AI Cloud, UPC Container Cloud, UPC DR Cloud and UPC Application Hosting Cloud ). Together these solution provide an enterprise‑grade PaaS and IaaS solution experience with premium features like 99.999% availability, software‑defined agility, and seamless multicloud connectivity. We enable organizations to scale rapidly, enhance security, and optimize costs while efficiently managing complex hybrid and multicloud infrastructures.