Linux Technical Consultant

Net Connect; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Net Connect in Pune district, Maharashtra, seeks a Senior Linux Technical Consultant with 9+ years of IT experience to lead Linux platform and virtualization initiatives, including architecture, migration strategies, and governance across enterprise environments.

You will design and deploy Linux-based virtualization solutions using VMware, KVM, and HPE VM Essentials Morpheus, develop automation scripts for provisioning and lifecycle management, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of IT experience with at least 3 years in solution or platform consulting.
• Hands-on with KVM and VMware virtualization platforms, including architecture and migration strategies.
• Strong Linux/Unix knowledge across kernel, filesystems, and networking.
• Automation and scripting for system management and deployment.
• Experience with storage concepts and network troubleshooting in virtual environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of solution and enterprise architecture translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive architecture governance and manage reviews to ensure compliance with standards.
• Design, deploy, and manage Linux-based virtualization solutions using VMware, KVM, HPE VM Essentials and Morpheus.
• Develop automation scripts for provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management.
• Perform advanced Linux/UNIX administration, including performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve dependencies in virtualized environments.
• Conduct root cause analysis and document incident and problem management processes.
• Support validation, UAT, and production readiness activities.

Skills

Linux/Unix

VMware

KVM

Automation scripting

Solution architecture

Enterprise virtualization

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

HPE VM Essentials

Morpheus

Job description

The Senior Linux Technical Consultant role focuses on providing expert consultancy in Linux platform and virtualization within the consulting sector. This position requires a seasoned professional with over 9 years of IT experience, possessing specialized skills in solution architecture and enterprise virtualization platforms such as VMware and KVM.

Description

• Minimum of 9 years of IT experience with at least 3 years in solution or platform consulting roles.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with KVM and VMware virtualization platforms, including architecture and migration strategies.
• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems, including kernel behavior, file systems, and network configurations.
• Proficient in automation and scripting for system management and deployment.
• Experience with storage integration, SAN/NAS concepts, and network troubleshooting in virtual environments.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with a proactive and outcome‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage and deliver complex solutions in regulated enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of solution and enterprise architecture, translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive the architecture governance process, ensuring compliance with enterprise standards and managing architecture board reviews.
• Design, deploy, and manage Linux‑based virtualization solutions using platforms such as HPE VM Essentials and Morpheus.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management processes.
• Perform advanced Linux/UNIX administration, including performance tuning and troubleshooting for enhanced system stability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve technical dependencies and integration challenges in virtualized environments.
• Conduct root cause analysis and document incident and problem management processes.
• Support technical validation, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production readiness activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.