Linux System Administrator

iHub-Data, IIIT Hyderabad; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

iHub-Data, IIIT Hyderabad is seeking a knowledgeable Systems Administrator to join the IT team in Hyderabad. The role focuses on Linux-based installation, configuration, and maintenance, plus automation, security management, and deployment of software in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s or Engineer degree, 3+ years of Linux administration, and hands-on experience with Bash/Python scripting, virtualization, and configuration management tools like Ansible or

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mathematics, Science, Computer Science/Applications or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Linux+, LPIC-1/LPIC-2, or RHCSA are highly desirable.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on Linux system administration experience.
• Strong networking, file systems, monitoring, backup/recovery, and virtualization knowledge.
• Scripting in Bash and Python; automation with Ansible or XCAT.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (Ubuntu, RHEL).
• Monitor server health, performance, and availability.
• Perform upgrades, patch management, and kernel updates.
• Manage users, permissions, groups, and access controls.
• Configure services such as Apache, Nginx, SSH, DNS, DHCP, and NFS.
• Troubleshoot OS, networking, and application issues.
• Automate routine tasks with Bash or shell scripts.
• Document configurations, procedures, and changes.
• Familiarity with virtualization (KVM) and HPC/slurm environments.

Skills

Linux system administration

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Networking

Automation

Monitoring

Security hardening

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Education

Master’s degree in Mathematics, Science, Computer Science/Applications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Docker

GitLab

KVM

XCAT

Ansible

SLURM

Job description

Type of Job : Full time – work from office mode

Job Summary:

We are looking for a knowledgeable and proactive Systems Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux-based systems, while also contributing to software deployment, security management, and issue resolution. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong foundation in Linux system administration and automation tools to grow within a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, optimize, and troubleshoot Linux server environments.
• Deploy and manage both open-source and proprietary software applications.
• Quickly identify and resolve system-related operational issues.
• Monitor and maintain system security, performance, and reliability.
• Provide user support for access and resource-related issues.
• Collaborate with vendors to address hardware and software concerns.
• Document procedures, workflows, and best practices in internal knowledge bases.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s degree in Mathematics, Science, Computer Science/Applications, ora Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Linux+, LPIC-1/LPIC-2, or RHCSA are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of networking, file systems, system monitoring, backup/recovery processes, and virtualization.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and Python.
• Experience with automation tools like Ansible or XCAT for provisioning and configuration management.
• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in Linux system administration.

Key Roles:

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (Ubuntu,RHEL)
• Monitor server health, performance, and system availability.
• Perform system upgrades, patch management, and kernel updates.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, groups, and access control.
• Configure and maintain services such as Apache, Nginx, SSH, FTP, DNS, DHCP, and NFS.
• Troubleshoot operating system, network, and application issues.
• Monitor logs and identify root causes of system problems.
• Automate routine administrative tasks using Bash or shell scripts.
• Manage storage, LVM, RAID, and file systems.
• Ensure server security through hardening, firewall configuration, and vulnerability remediation.
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and changes.
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as KVM etc..,
• Deploy, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain open-source applications for Linux environments, ensuring high availability, optimal performance, security compliance, and seamless integration with infrastructure components. Perform root cause analysis (RCA), application tuning, version upgrades, patch management, and production issue resolution for mission-critical services.
• Knowledge of Docker,gitlab,and RDBMS.
• Knowledge of Tape Backups and restoration
• Knowledge of HPC cluster and slurm job scheduler.
• Knowledge of windows troubleshooting is added advantages.