Linux Technical Consultant – Virtualization & Infrastructure (KVM/Linux)

SJ Mobilita; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SJ Mobilita is seeking an experienced Linux Virtualization & Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and optimize enterprise Linux-based environments in Pune. You will handle virtualization with KVM/libvirt/virsh, storage technologies like SAN/NAS/FC/iSCSI/NFS, and robust networking with TCP/IP, VLANs, and NIC Bonding, while ensuring security and high availability.

Ideal candidates will have deep Linux kernel and systemd expertise, strong troubleshooting, and experience with clustering and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Linux or virtualization certifications are an added advantage.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to design and implement enterprise-grade Linux infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Linux-based infrastructure environments.
• Administer and troubleshoot virtualization platforms using KVM, libvirt, and virsh.
• Support VM provisioning, migration, performance tuning, and lifecycle management.
• Work with enterprise storage technologies including SAN, NAS, Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and NFS.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking components including TCP/IP, VLANs, NIC Bonding, and routing concepts.
• Manage Linux services, kernel configurations, systemd, filesystems, and LVM.
• Support clustering technologies and ensure high availability of critical systems.
• Analyze customer requirements and recommend appropriate infrastructure solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, virtualization, storage, and networking issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and scalable enterprise solutions.
• Ensure infrastructure security, performance, and operational excellence.

Skills

KVM Virtualization

libvirt

virsh

VMware fundamentals

VM migration

Linux Kernel

systemd administration

Filesystems

LVM

Linux clustering

SAN

NAS

Fibre Channel

iSCSI

NFS

TCP/IP networking

VLANs

NIC Bonding

Infrastructure security

Root cause analysis

Solution design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Linux or virtualization certifications

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Linux Virtualization & Infrastructure Engineer with strong expertise in Linux administration, virtualization technologies, storage, networking, and infrastructure solutioning. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and optimizing enterprise infrastructure environments while delivering high-quality technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Linux-based infrastructure environments.
• Administer and troubleshoot virtualization platforms using KVM, libvirt, and virsh.
• Support virtual machine provisioning, migration, performance tuning, and lifecycle management.
• Work with enterprise storage technologies including SAN, NAS, Fibre Channel (FC), iSCSI, and NFS.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking components including TCP/IP, VLANs, NIC Bonding, and routing concepts.
• Manage Linux services, kernel configurations, systemd, filesystems, and LVM.
• Support clustering technologies and ensure high availability of critical systems.
• Analyze customer requirements and recommend appropriate infrastructure solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, virtualization, storage, and networking issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and scalable enterprise solutions.
• Ensure infrastructure security, performance, and operational excellence.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with KVM Virtualization
• Expertise in libvirt and virsh
• VMware fundamentals and VM migration strategies
• Linux Kernel and systemd administration
• Filesystems and Logical Volume Manager (LVM)
• Linux clustering technologies
• SAN, NAS, Fibre Channel (FC), iSCSI, and NFS
• TCP/IP networking
• VLANs and NIC Bonding
• Infrastructure security best practices
• Root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting
• Solution design and customer requirement analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant Linux or virtualization certifications are an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in enterprise production environments.