Linux Subject Matter Expert

Tekskills; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills in Hyderabad seeks a senior Linux Systems Engineer with 10+ years of experience across Red Hat/CentOS, Ubuntu, and SUSE, plus deep Linux internals, kernel, and networking knowledge. You will drive automation (Ansible/Puppet/Chef/SaltStack), scripting (Bash/Python/Perl), and virtualization (VMware/KVM/OpenStack) in a cloud/containerized environment.

The ideal candidate also understands security best practices and can lead teams while communicating effectively in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with Linux distributions and internals.
• Strong scripting in Bash, Python, or Perl.
• Experience with automation/configuration management tools.
• Experience with virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge of networking concepts and security best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system issues and root-cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

SaltStack

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware

KVM

OpenStack

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

• 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.Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile