Linux & Storage Administrator (L2 Support) | Confidential Employer | Bangalore

Confidential Employer; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Linux & Storage Administrator (L2) to manage Linux environments, Ceph/PetaSAN storage clusters, and KVM-based virtualization within a large-scale enterprise.

The role emphasizes high availability, incident resolution, automation scripting, and collaboration with infrastructure teams. Diploma or BSc IT is required; 5+ years in Linux/storage, RHCSA/RHCE desirable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Linux, Unix, Storage, and Network Administration.
• 3+ years hands-on with Ceph and/or PetaSAN storage platforms.
• 3+ years experience with Linux hypervisors, preferably KVM.
• Experience building server, rack-stack, and cluster environments.
• Strong expertise in Ceph deployment, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support Linux, Unix, storage, and network infrastructure.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Ceph and PetaSAN storage clusters.
• Support Linux hypervisor environments, particularly KVM-based virtualization.
• Build and maintain server, rack-stack, and cluster deployments.
• Monitor infrastructure health, performance, and storage utilization.
• Troubleshoot Ceph technologies (RADOS, CRUSH, RBD, CephFS, RGW/S3).
• Configure NAS, NFS, and storage-related services.
• Develop and maintain Shell and PowerShell automation scripts.

Skills

Linux administration

Storage administration

Troubleshooting

Scripting (Shell/PowerShell)

Networking basics

Education

Diploma / BSc IT / Computer Science

Tools

Ceph

PetaSAN

KVM

LVM / Filesystems

Job description

Position Summary
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Linux & Storage Administrator (L2 Support) to join a technology-driven infrastructure operations team in Bangalore. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing Linux environments, enterprise storage clusters, virtualization platforms, and infrastructure operations while ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability of mission-critical systems.
Detailed Job Description
The Linux & Storage Administrator (L2 Support) will be responsible for the deployment, administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization of Linux-based infrastructure and storage platforms. The role requires strong expertise in Ceph/PetaSAN storage technologies, cluster administration, virtualization environments, and enterprise server management.
The successful candidate will support large-scale storage and Linux environments, perform incident resolution, maintain infrastructure stability, and contribute to ongoing capacity, scalability, and performance improvement initiatives. This position involves working closely with infrastructure engineers, operations teams, and stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery and operational excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for infrastructure professionals seeking exposure to advanced storage technologies, virtualization platforms, and enterprise Linux environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support Linux, Unix, storage, and network infrastructure environments.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Ceph and PetaSAN storage clusters.
• Support Linux hypervisor environments, particularly KVM-based virtualization platforms.
• Build and maintain new server, rack-stack, and cluster deployments.
• Monitor infrastructure health, system performance, and storage utilization.
• Administer and troubleshoot Ceph technologies including RADOS, CRUSH Maps, RBD, CephFS, and RGW/S3.
• Configure and manage NAS, NFS, and storage-related services.
• Implement and support storage replication, erasure coding, scalability, and data recovery solutions.
• Perform Linux server administration, patch management, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Manage Linux file systems, storage volumes, and LVM configurations.
• Develop and maintain Shell and PowerShell automation scripts.
• Configure VLANs and support network connectivity requirements.
• Troubleshoot hardware, storage, server, and virtualization issues.
• Respond to incidents and service requests in accordance with operational procedures and SLAs.
• Document infrastructure configurations, procedures, and operational standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable infrastructure services.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma, BSc IT, Computer Science, or related technical qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Linux, Unix, Storage, and Network Administration.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience with Ceph and/or PetaSAN storage platforms.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with Linux hypervisors, preferably KVM.
• Minimum 3 years of experience building server, rack-stack, and cluster environments.
• Minimum 4 years of experience supporting Linux and storage clusters.
• Strong expertise in Ceph deployment, configuration, monitoring, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of RADOS, CRUSH Maps, RBD, CephFS, RGW/S3, NAS, and NFS technologies.
• Experience with replication, erasure coding, data protection, and disaster recovery concepts.
• Strong Linux administration experience including LVM, file systems, patching, and performance tuning.
• Hands‑on experience with Shell scripting and PowerShell scripting.
• Knowledge of VLAN configuration and enterprise networking concepts.
• Strong hardware troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent communication, incident management, and service delivery skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with enterprise data center operations.
• Knowledge of automation and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure environments.
• Experience supporting high‑availability storage architectures.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability solutions.
• Experience with virtualization clusters and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Linux certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, or equivalent.
• Storage administration certifications or related technical credentials.

Why Apply?

• Work with advanced storage and virtualization technologies.
• Gain hands‑on exposure to enterprise‑scale Linux and storage clusters.
• Participate in infrastructure modernization and scalability initiatives.
• Build expertise in Ceph, KVM, and high‑availability architectures.
• Collaborate with experienced infrastructure and operations professionals.
• Enhance your skills across Linux administration, storage management, and automation technologies.
• Contribute to mission‑critical infrastructure supporting business operations.

Application Information

• Location: Bangalore
• Experience Required: 5+ Years
• Working Days: Monday to Saturday
• Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Qualification: Diploma / BSc IT / Computer Science