LEAD ADMINISTRATOR L1

Wipro Technologies; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Wipro Limited is seeking a seasoned Linux Administrator to perform OS upgrades in hybrid VM and physical environments. The role involves scripting (Shell/Perl), HBA/NIC load balancing, and expanding automation with Ansible.

You will build and maintain Ansible playbooks, integrate with CI/CD, and support patch management, user provisioning, and system hardening. Weekend/on-call shifts apply.

Qualifications

• Linux Administration experience, 5-8 years.
• Experience with OS upgrades and provisioning.
• Familiarity with RAC/VCS clusters and load balancing.

Responsibilities

• Perform OS upgrades in complex VM/physical environments.
• Configure and troubleshoot HBA and NIC load balancing.
• Develop and maintain Ansible automation for provisioning, patching, user management and hardening.
• Create Ansible playbooks, roles, inventories and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
• Prepare RCA and provide on-call support as per schedule.

Skills

Linux Admin

Ansible

DevOps

CI/CD

Shell scripting

Perl scripting

HBA/NIC load balancing

RAC/VCS clustering

Tools

Ansible

CI/CD tools

Job description

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for OS Upgrades - complex environment Both VM and Physical and various firmware upgrade procedures.
• Should have knowledge about OS Compliance tools and its setup.
• Must be able to configure & troubleshoot HBA and NIC load balancing.
• OS installation and configuration
• UNIX shell scripting & Perl scripting knowledge
• Should have exposure on RAC cluster pre-requisite setup.
• Should have knowledge on VCS cluster L3 level
• Should have knowledge on VXVM / VCS Service group
• Should have knowledge about OS Compliance tools and its setup.
• Must be able to configure & troubleshoot HBA and NIC load balancing.
• Should have Knowledge in Devops tools
• Develop and maintain automation using Ansible for:

OS provisioning and configuration

Patch management and compliance enforcement

User management, package installation, and system hardening

• Create and manage Ansible playbooks, roles, inventories, and variables
• Integrate Ansible with CI/CD and DevOps pipelines where applicable
• Have knowledge on preparing RCA
• Flexible with shifts and on-call support over the weekends or weekdays according to the schedule
• Good customer handling experience and good communication skills

Mandatory Skills: Linux Admin.Experience: 5-8 Years.

The expected compensation for this role ranges from $60,000 to $135,000 .Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wipro is committed to creating an accessible, supportive, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to all applicants including persons with disabilities, throughout the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations must be communicated in advance of the application, where possible, and will be reviewed on an individual basis. Wipro provides equal opportunities to all and values diversity.