System Admin - Linux Storage Automation scripting

GSPANN Technologies, Inc.; Hyderabad, Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

GSPANN Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer Linux & Storage to own Linux infrastructure and enterprise storage environments end-to-end, from monitoring and automation to RCA and continuous improvement.

You will ensure high availability, performance and reliability for client systems. The role requires strong Linux administration, storage, backup, patching and automation skills, plus leadership in shift operations and incident response.

Qualifications

• Experience administering enterprise Linux environments (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu).
• Automation and scripting with Shell/Bash and Ansible is required.
• Storage administration across SAN/NAS environments and backups.
• Patching, security hardening and compliance operations.
• Leadership in shift-based Linux/Storage operations.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux environments.
• Perform OS installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and hardening.
• Manage users, permissions, file systems, services, and performance tuning.
• Troubleshoot Linux, storage, network, and application performance issues.
• Manage patching repositories and version-controlled scripts.

Skills

Linux Administration

Shell/Bash

Ansible Automation

SAN/NAS Storage

Backup & Recovery

Patching & Security Hardening

Shift Leadership

Python scripting

Tools

Satellite

Spacewalk

YUM/DNF/APT repos

Git/version control

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer Linux & Storage to join our team. The role owns Linux infrastructure and enterprise storage environments end-to-end from proactive monitoring and automation through root cause analysis and continuous improvement ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability of client systems.

Primary skills-

Linux Administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu), Shell/Bash & Ansible Automation, SAN/NAS Storage, Backup & Recovery, Patching & Security Hardening, Shift Leadership

Responsibilities-

Linux Administration

• Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux environments (RHEL, CentOS, Oracle Linux, Ubuntu).
• Perform OS installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and hardening activities.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, file systems, services, kernel parameters, and performance tuning.
• Troubleshoot system issues related to CPU, memory, storage, networking, and application performance.
• Troubleshoot cross-domain issues spanning Linux, storage, virtualization, network, and application dependencies to isolate true root cause.
• Manage packages and repositories using patch/repository management tooling (e.g., Satellite, Spacewalk, YUM/DNF/APT repos).
• Use Git/version control for scripts, automation content, and configuration management.

Automation & Scripting

• Drive automation as a core responsibility, not an optional add-on with strong hands‑on Shell/Bash scripting and Ansible for configuration management, patching, and repetitive operational tasks.
• Build and maintain Ansible playbooks/roles for provisioning, patching, hardening, and routine operational workflows.
• Python scripting is a desirable addition for extending automation and tooling capabilities.
• Apply an automation/AI mindset proactively using modern AI‑assisted tools for scripting, troubleshooting, log analysis, and documentation to improve speed and quality of resolution.
• Identify recurring issues and build automated, permanent fixes to reduce repeat incidents and manual effort.

Storage Administration

• Manage and support enterprise SAN/NAS storage platforms with meaningful, hands‑on experience deep expertise across every storage vendor/product is not required.
• Provision storage, create and manage LUNs, storage pools, RAID groups, volumes, and snapshots.
• Monitor storage capacity, utilization, performance, and availability.
• Troubleshoot storage connectivity issues involving Fibre Channel (FC), iSCSI, multipathing, and zoning.
• Support storage migrations and expansion activities.

Backup & Recovery

• Administer enterprise backup solutions such as Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, Veeam, or similar, with practical hands‑on experience on at least one major platform.
• Perform backup monitoring, restoration requests, disaster recovery validations, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with backup policies and recovery objectives.

Security, Patching & Compliance

• Own the end‑to‑end patching lifecycle planning, testing, scheduling, and execution across Linux estates.
• Drive vulnerability remediation in coordination with security teams, tracking findings through to closure within SLA.
• Implement and maintain security hardening baselines and compliance standards (e.g., CIS benchmarks) across Linux systems.
• Support audit and compliance reporting for patch and vulnerability status.

Operational Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Proactively monitor systems and storage to identify risks and degradation before they cause incidents.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for critical incidents and drive permanent, automated fixes rather than workarounds.
• Track and reduce recurring issues through problem management and process improvement.
• Continuously improve monitoring, automation, and operational runbooks to raise efficiency and reliability.

Incident & Operations Support

• Act as Shift Lead for Linux/Storage operations and support teams.
• Lead complex incident triage, root cause analysis, and resolution activities.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams, vendors, and customers during major incidents.
• Participate in on‑call support and rotational shift schedules.
• Prepare incident reports, technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge articles.

Required Skills

Linux

• Strong expertise in:
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• CentOS / Oracle Linux / Ubuntu
• System performance tuning
• Filesystem management (XFS, EXT4, LVM)
• Patch and repository management tooling

Automation & Scripting

• Hands‑on experience with:
• Shell/Bash scripting (required, hands‑on)
• Ansible for configuration management and automation (required, hands‑on)
• Git/version control for scripts and automation content
• Python scripting (desirable)

Storage

• Hands‑on, practical experience with:
• SAN & NAS technologies
• Fibre Channel and iSCSI environments
• Storage provisioning and capacity management
• Exposure to one or more platforms such as EMC Dell, NetApp, Hitachi, IBM, or Pure Storage (broad multi‑vendor SME depth not required)

Backup

• Practical experience with at least one enterprise backup tool:
• Veritas NetBackup
• Commvault
• Veeam
• Backup Exec (preferred)

Security & Compliance

• Working knowledge of patching, vulnerability remediation workflows, and security hardening practices.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks/benchmarks (e.g., CIS) for Linux systems.

Additional Skills

• Understanding of ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change Management).
• Experience supporting large‑scale enterprise production environments with shift/on‑call responsibilities.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Experience leading technical bridge calls and handling critical incidents.
• Comfortable using AI‑assisted tools to speed up scripting, troubleshooting, log analysis, and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications are highly desirable:
• RHCSA / RHCE
• Red Hat Specialist Certifications
• NetApp, Dell EMC, or Storage Vendor Certifications
• ITIL Foundation
• Working knowledge/exposure to Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to Linux integration with Active Directory (SSSD, Kerberos, keytabs).