Linux Engineer

Skills :

Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), Ubuntu, ITIL Processes, OS, Internet Protocol (IP),

Job Title : Linux Engineer

Job Purpose : We are looking for an L1 Linux Engineer to provide first-line support, monitoring, and basic administration for Linux-based servers. The role involves handling day-to-day incidents, executing predefined procedures, and escalating issues to L2 / L3 teams when necessary. This position is ideal for candidates starting their career in Linux system administration with strong fundamentals and eagerness to learn.

Experience : 3+

Responsibilities

• Monitor Linux servers and critical services using standard monitoring tools.
• Respond to alerts, tickets, and incidents in a timely manner.
• Perform basic user and group management (create, modify, disable accounts).
• Manage file system permissions and handle routine storage tasks.
• Execute regular health checks on servers (CPU, memory, disk utilization).
• Apply routine OS updates and patches under guidance.
• Start, stop, and check status of common services (SSH, Apache / Nginx, etc.).
• Perform backup verification and assist in restore requests.
• Escalate complex issues to L2 / L3 Linux engineers with detailed troubleshooting logs.
• Maintain accurate documentation for activities and resolutions.
• Follow ITIL processes for incident, change, and problem management.

Mandatory

Skills Required

Storage Concepts, Linux Administration, Partitions, Itil Processes, Lvm, File Management, Ping, traceroute , Dns, Ubuntu, mounting, Permissions, Centos