Server Maintenance Engineer

Rimes International; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rimes International in Chennai, India, seeks a skilled Server Administrator/DevOps engineer to manage Linux and cloud server infra supporting DSS and forecasting systems. You will implement CI/CD, container orchestration with Docker/Kubernetes, and ensure security, backups, and high availability.

The role requires 3–5 years in server administration or DevOps, strong scripting, and familiarity with web and database servers. Good communication and coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 3–5 years in server administration or DevOps roles.
• Experience with Linux environments and cloud infra.
• Familiarity with web server and database servers.
• Knowledge of monitoring, backup, DR, and failover.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux and cloud server infrastructure.
• Ensure continuous operation of DSS and forecasting systems.
• Manage server updates, patches, and security configurations.
• Monitor system performance and resource utilization.
• Support deployment of applications, APIs, and services; enable CI/CD.
• Manage Docker/Kubernetes environments and security measures.
• Maintain infrastructure docs, logs, and incident reports.

Skills

Linux server admin

DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Nginx/Apache

Monitoring

Backup & DR

Networking basics

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, System Administration, or a related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Zabbix

Nagios

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

GCP

Proxmox

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Server Administration and Maintenance

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux and/or cloud-based server infrastructure
• Ensure the continuous operation of operational DSS and forecasting systems
• Manage server updates, patches, and security configurations

2. Infrastructure Monitoring and Optimization

• Monitor system performance, uptime, and resource utilization
• Identify and resolve infrastructure bottlenecks and system issues
• Optimize server performance for operational applications and databases

3. Deployment and DevOps Support

• Support deployment of applications, APIs, and services across development and production environments
• Assist in implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows
• Manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes

Security and Access Management

• Implement and maintain server security measures and access controls
• Manage network security, SSL certificates, firewall rules, VPNs, and authentication mechanisms
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

Backup and Disaster Recovery

• Implement and maintain backup and recovery procedures
• Ensure redundancy and failover mechanisms for critical systems
• Support disaster recovery planning and testing activities

Database and Storage Support

• Support maintenance and monitoring of operational databases
• Ensure secure and efficient storage management
• Optimize database connectivity and server-side performance

Troubleshooting and Technical Support

• Diagnose and resolve server, network, and infrastructure issues
• Provide technical support to developers, GIS experts, AI/ML teams, and operational users
• Maintain logs and incident reports for operational systems

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare infrastructure documentation, server inventories, and maintenance records
• Maintain configuration and deployment documentation
• Provide periodic system status and maintenance reports

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor in line with project needs and priorities.

Deliverables:

• Operational and secure server infrastructure
• High availability and optimized performance of DSS platforms
• Configured backup and disaster recovery mechanisms
• Automated deployment and monitoring systems
• Infrastructure documentation and maintenance logs
• Incident reports and system performance reports
• Server network report
• Periodic progress updates aligned with project timelines

Preferred candidate profile

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, System Administration, or a related field

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in server administration, infrastructure maintenance, or DevOps/system engineering roles
• Experience managing Linux-based server environments (Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, etc.)
• Experience with virtualization platforms and cloud infrastructure
• Familiarity with web servers (Nginx, Apache), application servers, and database servers
• Experience with system monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
• Familiarity with backup, disaster recovery, and failover mechanisms
• Experience supporting operational systems with high uptime requirements

Technical Skills (Desirable):

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Proxmox)
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Experience with database administration (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
• Familiarity with network security, firewalls, VPNs, and SSL/TLS configurations
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, or Nagios
• Basic scripting skills (Bash, Python) for automation
• Basic knowledge about networking (TCP/IP, Port forwarding)

Personal Qualities:

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure in operational environments
• Attention to detail and system reliability
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively