Linux Technical Consultant

AlgoLeap Technologies Pvt Ltd.

Maharashtra

On-site

INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

AlgoLeap Technologies Pvt Ltd. invites an experienced Linux Solution Architect to lead solution and enterprise architecture efforts, aligning business, security, and operations with scalable virtualized infrastructures.

You will own architecture governance, drive standards, document gaps, and translate high-level designs into executable architectures using KVM, VMware, and related technologies. The role requires stakeholder engagement and delivery‑driven outcomes in regulated enterprise

Qualifications

8+ years IT experience with 3+ years in solution/ platform consulting.
KVM/libvirt and VMware ESXi/vCenter expertise.
Strong Linux/Unix administration, kernel, filesystems, LVM, clustering.
Solid networking, storage, and security fundamentals.
Ability to translate requirements into architectures and designs.
Experience in regulated enterprise environments (nice-to-have).

Responsibilities

Lead solution and enterprise architecture activities.
Drive architecture governance and board reviews.
Identify gaps, risks, and deviations.
Translate architectures into executable designs and standards.
Design, deploy, and operate KVM/VM solutions; automate provisioning.
Support validation, UAT, and production readiness.
Collaborate with operations, compliance, and stakeholders.

Skills

KVM virtualization

Linux/Unix administration

VMware ESXi/vCenter

Networking fundamentals

Storage concepts

Troubleshooting

Automation scripting

Tools

virsh

virt-manager

HPE VM Essentials

Morpheus

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced

Architecture & Design

Lead solution and enterprise architecture activities, translating business, security, and operational requirements into implementable technical architectures

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Linux Solution Consultant with 8+ years of overall IT experience, including 3+ years in solution or platform consulting roles, with a strong understanding of VMware, KVM, and other enterprise virtualization platforms. The role requires leadership in solution architecture, platform integration, architecture governance, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to design and support integrated virtualized solutions aligned to business, security, and operational requirements. The focus is on outcome‑driven delivery within regulated enterprise environments.

Architecture & Design

Lead solution and enterprise architecture activities, translating business, security, and operational requirements into implementable technical architectures
Drive architecture governance, including architecture board reviews, approvals, and compliance to enterprise standards
Identify, document, and justify product gaps, risks, constraints, and acceptable architectural deviations
Translate high-level architectures into executable technical designs, standards, and reference architectures

Implementation

Design, deploy, and operate solutions using HPE VM Essentials / Morpheus, with strong hands‑on involvement
Provide advanced Linux / UNIX administration and troubleshooting, including performance tuning and stability improvements
Design and implement KVM-based virtualization solutions in enterprise environments
Develop automation scripts and tooling to standardize provisioning, configuration, validation, and lifecycle management
Support technical validation, UAT, and production readiness activities
Perform root cause analysis with structured incident, problem, and post‑incident documentation

Delivery & Collaboration

Resolve technical dependencies and cross-domain integration challenges
Work effectively with cross‑functional teams, including operations, compliance, and business stakeholders
Demonstrate high accountability and reliability in meeting delivery commitments
Context‑switch effectively between technical deep dives, architectural discussions, and stakeholder conversations

Mandatory Technical Skills

KVM virtualization experience
Strong infrastructure and compute background:
- Virtualization
- Networking
- Storage
- Security
Strong capability to analyse customer requirements and develop viable technical solution proposals

Strong understanding of Linux /Unix

Kernel behavior, boot process, systemd
Filesystems (ext4, XFS, GFS2)
LVM, VxFS, multipathing, udev
Experience in Serviceguard and pacemaker clustering technologies

Strong understanding of Storage

SAN/NAS concepts: FC, iSCSI, NFS
Storage integration with Linux and virtualization platforms

Strong understanding of Virtualization & Compute

Extensive experience with KVM/libvirt (virsh, virt‑install, virt‑manager)
Strong understanding of VMware concepts (ESXi, vCenter) and migration strategies
CPU models, NUMA awareness, SR‑IOV, PCI passthrough, nested virtualization

Strong understanding of Networking

Deep understanding of Linux networking:
- Bonding (LACP), bridging, VLANs
- TCP/IP fundamentals, MTU, jumbo frames
Troubleshooting complex network paths in virtualized environments
Advanced Linux administration and troubleshooting

Recommended / Nice-to-Have Skills

HPE VM Essentials / Morpheus – design, deployment, operations
Experience working in regulated enterprise environments
Exposure to automation and orchestration platforms
Experience with large‑scale enterprise infrastructure transformations

Mandatory Soft Skills

Strong outcome‑oriented mindset with proactive ownership
Ability to drive outcomes, not just designs
Strong collaboration skills across cross‑functional teams
Ability to context‑switch across technical, architectural, and stakeholder discussions
High level of accountability and delivery discipline
Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills

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