Linux System Administrator (Networking & Storage)

S-Square Data Systems Pvt Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic IT Infrastructure team in the semiconductor industry as a Linux System Administrator. This role requires a skilled professional with over 8 years of experience in managing complex Linux environments, optimizing performance, and ensuring security. You will be responsible for configuring Linux servers, managing storage systems, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance system capabilities. An established industry player offers a remote working opportunity that emphasizes innovation and excellence in technology. If you have a passion for problem-solving and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Linux system administration with expertise in RHEL, CentOS, and Ubuntu.
• Strong knowledge of networking, storage technologies, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain Linux servers in production environments.
• Manage storage systems and collaborate with engineering teams.

Skills

Linux System Administration

Networking

Storage Management

Scripting (Bash, Python, Perl)

Kubernetes

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Database Support (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle)

Linux Security Hardening

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

RHEL

CentOS

Ubuntu

NetApp

EMC

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Base Location: Bangalore

Experience: 8+ years

Industry: Semiconductor / Fabless

Job Type: Contract

Mode of Work: Remote

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Linux System Administrator with a solid background in networking and storage to join our dynamic IT Infrastructure team in the semiconductor industry. The role requires hands-on expertise in managing complex Linux environments, optimising system performance, and ensuring infrastructure security and stability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) in production environments.
2. Manage and support storage systems (NFS, CIFS, iSCSI, SAN, NAS) tailored for EDA tools and semiconductor workloads.
3. Collaborate with engineering teams for storage provisioning, performance optimization, and capacity planning.
4. Administer IP networks, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and routing for both on-premises and hybrid cloud environments.
5. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues across infrastructure layers.
6. Automate system tasks using Bash, Perl, or Python.
7. Perform performance tuning, log analysis, and environment testing.
8. Ensure high availability, security, and compliance through proper patching, user access control, and vulnerability management.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• 8+ years of Linux system administration experience.
• Expertise in RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or SUSE distributions.
• Strong knowledge of NetApp, EMC, LVM, ZFS, or equivalent storage technologies.
• Advanced understanding of IP networking, firewalls, routing protocols, and VLAN configuration.
• Scripting experience with Bash, Python, or Perl.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with managing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments.
• Experience supporting databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle) in Linux-based systems.
• Experience in data centres or high-performance computing environments, especially for EDA tools.
• Proficient in Linux security hardening, SELinux, and compliance practices.

Strong problem-solving skills.