Linux Systems Administrator, Ubuntu/Red Hat
Job Description:
- Manage, monitor, and maintain Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux servers (production and staging)
- Perform system upgrades, kernel updates, patch management, and performance tuning
- Implement and manage user access, security policies, and backup/recovery strategies
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, OS, and network-related issues
- Maintain configuration management and deployment pipelines using Ansible, Puppet, or similar tools
- Monitor system health and resource utilization; ensure optimal uptime and performance
- Collaborate with DevOps and Cloud teams for environment provisioning (AWS, Azure, or on-prem)
- Manage server hardening, SSH configuration, SSL certificates, and OS-level security compliance
- Participate in capacity planning, disaster recovery, and incident response activities
- Create and maintain detailed system documentation, SOPs, and audit reports
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in Linux system administration (Senior Level)
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Linux system administration (Ubuntu & Red Hat)
- Strong command of Bash scripting and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Shell, or Python basics)
- Experience with monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, NFS, SSH, firewalls)
- Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies (VMware, KVM, Docker, etc.)
- Strong troubleshooting skills with system logs, kernel issues, and service failures
- Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipeline environments
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) is an added advantage.
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Engineer (RHCE) certification preferable.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities