Senior System Administrator - Linux OS

Position : Senior Systems Administrator

Location : Hyderabad (Hybrid 4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Notice Period : Immediate joiners preferred (up to 60 days acceptable; 3-month notice not considered)

Work Shift : 247 the Role :

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Systems Administrator with 56 years of hands-on experience managing Linux-based systems and Azure cloud environments in production. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced enterprise environments, brings a strong troubleshooting mindset, and can drive both stability and scalability across Responsibilities :

Azure Administration :

• Provision and manage resources in Azure using ARM templates and Terraform
• Design secure and scalable cloud infrastructure with IAM, VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, and Gateways
• Optimize performance and costs via Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
• Support disaster recovery planning, cloud migration, and modernization efforts
• Azure certifications (Administrator Associate / Solutions Architect Expert) are a strong Administration (CentOS / Red Hat) :
• Maintain production Linux servers : OS patching, system tuning, secure configurations (SELinux, iptables, etc.)
• Manage storage using LVM, configure NFS / SMB, and automate tasks with shell scripts / Ansible / Chef
• Support open-source tools like Nginx, Apache, FTP / SFTP
• Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, and handle system-level Server + VMware (Secondary Skillset) :
• Support hybrid infrastructure with Windows Server, Hyper-V, and VMware
• Ensure proper backup / recovery protocols and assist with identity & access Were Looking For :
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of systems administration experience with proven expertise in Azure and Linux
• Strong foundation in enterprise infrastructure, system performance, and IT operations
• Comfortable working in a 24x7 rotational shift environment
• Solution-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration

If you're a systems expert who thrives on solving complex challenges and scaling enterprise environments, wed love to hear from you.

Note : This opportunity is with a leading global technology client. Company name will be disclosed during the interview process.

(ref : hirist.tech)