Linux Support Engineer

Pace Commodity Brokers Private Limited C/O Ncdex; Delhi; On-site; INR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Commodity Brokers Private Limited C/O Ncdex is seeking a Linux Support Engineer to manage and monitor Linux-based systems. You will troubleshoot issues, ensure system stability, and provide technical support to internal teams for critical applications.

The role requires hands-on Linux administration, scripting, and basic networking knowledge, with an emphasis on security, backups, and incident documentation. On-site Delhi location with potential off-hours support for production systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or related field.
• RHCE/RHCSA certifications are a plus.
• Experience with Linux OS administration is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for Linux servers (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu).
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security.
• Troubleshoot Linux OS, application, and network-related issues.
• Manage user access, permissions, and system configurations.
• Perform system updates, patching, and backups.
• Handle server logs, process monitoring, and disk management.
• Coordinate with application, network, and security teams for issue resolution.
• Support deployment and maintenance of applications on Linux servers.
• Ensure uptime of trading, back-office, and internal applications.
• Document incidents, root cause analysis, and SOPs.

Skills

Linux OS administration

Bash scripting

Networking basics

Monitoring tools

Log analysis

Firewall security

MySQL/PostgreSQL

financial services domain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT

RHCE/RHCSA certifications

Job description

Role Summary

We are looking for a Linux Support Engineer to manage, monitor, and support Linux-based systems and infrastructure. The role involves troubleshooting Linux-related issues, ensuring system stability, and providing technical support to internal teams for business-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for Linux servers (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security
• Troubleshoot Linux OS, application, and network-related issues
• Manage user access, permissions, and system configurations
• Perform system updates, patching, and backups
• Handle server logs, process monitoring, and disk management
• Coordinate with application, network, and security teams for issue resolution
• Support deployment and maintenance of applications on Linux servers
• Ensure uptime of trading, back-office, and internal applications
• Document incidents, root cause analysis, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Technical Skills Required

• Strong hands-on experience with Linux OS administration
• Knowledge of shell scripting (Bash)
• Basic understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, SSH)
• Experience with system monitoring tools and log analysis
• Familiarity with firewall rules and security best practices
• Exposure to databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL) is a plus
• Experience in financial services or stock broking domain is an advantage

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a production environment
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Willingness to provide support during critical hours, if required

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Relevant Linux certifications (RHCE/RHCSA) are a plus