Senior Linux System Administrator

Job Title : Linux System Administrator

Experience Required : 5+ Years

Department : IT Infrastructure / Cloud Operations

Role Overview

The Linux System Administrator will be responsible for installing, configuring, securing, and maintaining Linux-based systems and servers across on-premises and cloud environments. The role ensures optimal system performance, availability, and reliability while driving automation, monitoring, and compliance initiatives. The administrator will collaborate closely with NOC, Cloud, and Security teams to deliver robust infrastructure solutions and meet SLA commitments.

Key Responsibilities

1. System Administration

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE).
• Manage services such as Apache, Nginx, Samba, SSH, NFS, and FTP.
• Handle OS-level patching, kernel upgrades, and configuration management.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, sudo policies, and directory structures.
• Perform system performance tuning and capacity planning.

2. Virtualization & Cloud

3. Backup, Security & Compliance

4. Automation & Monitoring

5. Incident, Change & Problem Management

6. Collaboration & Support

Key Skills & Competencies

Soft Skills :

Qualifications