System Administrator - Linux Server

Job Description :

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform MySQL administration including installation, configuration, upgrades, replication setup, monitoring, and user management.
• Monitor database health and troubleshoot issues such as metadata locks, slow queries, and replication lag.
• Optimize MySQL performance through query tuning and system adjustments.
• Manage Linux servers including user management, process monitoring, cron jobs, package updates, and resource utilization checks.
• Implement and manage backup and recovery processes using tools like mysqldump and Percona XtraBackup.
• Perform regular patching, upgrades, and security hardening across MySQL and Linux environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Level 2 support tickets while escalating complex issues to Level 3 with detailed RCA documentation.
• Participate in disaster recovery drills, capacity planning, and periodic system audits.
• Develop, maintain, and update runbooks, SOPs, and knowledge base documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure infrastructure reliability and Skills & Requirements :
• Strong knowledge of MySQL administration, replication, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience in Linux server administration and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in backup and recovery solutions for databases and servers.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and log analysis for proactive issue detection.
• Experience in system security, patch management, and compliance practices.
• Good understanding of disaster recovery (DR) planning and execution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to document technical processes clearly.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team in a fast-paced environment

(ref : hirist.tech)