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Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Linux Engineer with a strong background in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration and a deep understanding of software components. The ideal candidate will be RHCE/RHCSA certified with at least 2 years of hands-on experience in managing, troubleshooting, and optimizing Linux-based systems in a production environment. System Administration & Management This role will involve ensuring the stability, security, and performance of our critical infrastructure, as well as collaborating with development and operations teams to support our software Responsibilities : - Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers in a production environment. - Perform regular system updates, patching, and security hardening following best practices. - Monitor system performance, resource utilization, and logs to identify and resolve issues proactively. - Manage user accounts, permissions, and group policies. - Implement and maintain backup and recovery strategies. - Develop and maintain shell scripts (Bash, Python) for automation of routine tasks. - Configure and manage networking services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, SSH, FirewallD/iptables). - Manage storage (LVM, NFS, CIFS) and file Components & Application Support : - Possess a strong understanding of how software components interact within a Linux environment. - Install, configure, and manage various software packages and dependencies. - Troubleshoot application-level issues related to Linux OS, libraries, and configurations. - Collaborate with development teams to ensure optimal performance and stability of applications deployed on Linux. - Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their deployment on Linux. - Knowledge of web servers (Apache, Nginx) and application & Alerting : - Implement and manage monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana) to track system health and performance. - Configure alerts and notifications for critical & Compliance : - Implement and enforce security best practices for Linux systems. - Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments. - Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and industry & Collaboration : - Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. - Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, and other operations staff. - Participate in on-call rotation as needed (if applicable). - Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the Qualifications : - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) OR RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) certification is mandatory. - Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience in administering and supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems in a production environment. - Demonstrable knowledge of core software components and how they interact within a Linux ecosystem (e.g., libraries, daemons, inter-process communication, package management). - Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash) and at least one other scripting language (e.g., Python, Perl). - Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls). - Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM). - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a methodical approach to troubleshooting. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced Qualifications (Nice to Have) : - Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef). - Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies. - Knowledge of database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) administration on Linux. - Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git). - Understanding of ITIL framework (ref:hirist.tech)