Linux SME

Tekskills; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills seeks a senior Linux/DevOps engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable Linux infrastructures in a dynamic environment.

The role requires deep Linux internals knowledge, automation with Ansible, Puppet, Chef or SaltStack, scripting in Bash/Python/Perl, virtualization and cloud/container tech, plus strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Linux systems administration.
• Deep knowledge of Linux internals, kernel, file systems, processing, and networking.
• Experience with automation/configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, SaltStack).
• Scripting proficiency in Bash, Python, or Perl.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware, KVM, OpenStack).
• Solid understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, Load Balancing).
• Cloud platforms and containerization (AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker/Kubernetes).
• Proven troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Strong security practices for Linux environments.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.

Skills

Linux administration

Linux kernel

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

SaltStack

Python

Bash

Perl

VMware

KVM

OpenStack

TCP/IP networking

DNS/DHCP/VPN

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Tools

VMware

KVM

OpenStack

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of extensive experience with various Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux/CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE).
• Deep understanding of Linux internals, including kernel, file systems, process management, and networking.
• Strong expertise in system automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef, SaltStack).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl.
• Extensive experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM, OpenStack).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, Load Balancing).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of security best practices for Linux environments.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred candidate profile