Lead Linux Administrator

HCL Technologies Limited; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in Morrisville, NC is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to manage on‑prem and cloud Linux servers, work with remote support teams and vendors, resolve critical issues, and provide detailed RCA when required.

You will administer cluster configurations (SUSE/Red Hat), patching and builds with BigFix, monitor performance, automate daily tasks with scripting, and support NFS, DNS, and file services while following ITIL processes.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Linux operating systems (RedHat/SUSE/CentOS).
• Hands-on experience with physical IBM/HP servers and VMware virtual servers.
• Cloud knowledge in Azure/AWS (IBM cloud is mentioned).
• Strong cluster configuration and administration (SUSE/Red Hat; GPFS).
• Experience managing NFS, FTP/SFTP, NTP, DNS.
• Knowledge of Redhat Satellite/SUSE Manager is a plus.
• Automate daily tasks via Linux scripting.
• Experience with patching using BigFix.
• Experience building/configuring Linux servers (physical, virtual, cloud).
• Disaster recovery testing and fallback procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Linux servers on‑prem and in the cloud.
• Collaborate with remote support, vendors, and customers to resolve issues.
• Lead critical issue resolution and provide detailed RCA.
• Manage cluster servers, patching, and builds using BigFix.
• Monitor and optimize system performance.

Skills

Linux systems

RedHat 6/7

SUSE 11/12

CentOS

VMware virtual servers

Azure/AWS cloud

Cluster administration

NFS/DNS/FTP/SFTP

BigFix

SUSE/RedHat cluster

GPFS

Linux scripting

Redhat Satellite/SUSE Manager

ITIL processes

Tools

BigFix

VMware

Red Hat Satellite

SUSE Manager

Job description

** This is the ITAR Position ** Please apply the Job Accordingly

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to manage all Linux server hosted on On-prem and clouds.Works with remote support team, vendors, end users, Customer Service Representatives and other technical staff to resolve Linux servers issues.
• Be responsible for working on critical issues and have ability to provide detail RCA.
• Be responsible to manage the cluster servers, server Patching and servers builds using the automate tools like BigFix
• Optimizing and monitoring the system performance.

Skill Requirements:

• Proficiency in Linux operating system (RedHat 6/7.x / Suse 11/12.x CentOS)
• Should have hands on experience managing physical server IBM, HP series and VMware virtual servers.
• Should have good knowledge on AZURE/AWS/IBM on cloud technologies.
• Strong knowledge on cluster configuration and administration for Suse cluster, Redhat cluster & GPFS.
• Experience in managing NFS, FTP/SFTP, NTP DNS servers.
• Good to have experience on Redhat Satellite/ Suse Manager.
• Very good knowledge in Linux scripting to automate the daily operation required task.
• Linux Package Patching Management RPM and Zypper
• Good to have experience on patching via BigFix tool.
• Experience building and configuring Linux servers (Physical, virtual and cloud).
• Should have knowledge Conduct Fallback/Disaster recovery testing.
• Restoring corrupted file system, Troubleshooting the server related issues.
• Optimizing and monitoring the system performancewith any provided tools or OS utilities like SAR, Top
• Be responsible for all the operations during the shift and address the escalations.
• Managing backup and monitoring related reports for the servers and work with respetive teams for any issues.
• Should be good in the ITIL process management like Incident, Request, Change and ServiceNow ticketing tool.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and conversation skills (Verbal and Written)
• Should have a great customer handling skills
• Able to handle unforeseen situations
• High level of acceptance
• Can drive HCL’s value and its methodology

Disclaimer

HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to [e-mail] for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year