Senior Linux System Administrator

24 hours ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India beBeeSystem Full time ₹ 1,00,00,000 - ₹ 1,50,00,000

Linux Server Administration Job

We are seeking a seasoned expert to take on the role of Linux Server Administrator. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in administering Linux servers in a production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and deploy robust server systems from scratch, including installation, partitioning, system initialization, and configuration of services according to best practices.
  • Maintain ongoing administration, patch management, and performance tuning for various Linux distributions (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian).
  • Proactively monitor server health, resource utilization, and logs; diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues promptly to ensure high availability.
  • Implement robust security hardening practices, including firewall management, SELinux/AppArmor, vulnerability assessment, OS and application patching, and regular security audits.
  • Develop, maintain, and test backup and disaster recovery procedures for critical systems and data.
  • Leverage scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl) and automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef) to automate routine tasks, system provisioning, and configuration management.
  • Manage users, groups, privileges, SSH keys, and role-based access controls to ensure secure multi-user environments.
  • Analyze current infrastructure usage, forecast future requirements, and architect scalable solutions for growth.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, troubleshooting steps, and change management.
  • Collaborate with development, DevOps, network, and security teams to support application deployment, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (or equivalent work experience).
  • 4-8 years of hands-on experience administering Linux servers in a production environment.
  • Strong foundational knowledge of Linux internals, filesystems, system boot process, and networking concepts.
  • Practical experience in building servers from scratch, including bare-metal and virtualized/cloud environments.
  • Expertise in configuring and managing core Linux services (Apache/Nginx, MySQL/PostgreSQL, DNS, DHCP, FTP, SSH, SMTP).
  • Deep understanding of system security, including firewalls (iptables/nftables), SELinux/AppArmor, intrusion detection, and vulnerability management.
  • Proficiency in shell scripting and automation of system administration tasks.
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, or Chef).
  • Experience with backup strategies, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex system, network, or performance issues independently.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Desirable Skills:

  • Certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, LFCS, or LPIC.
  • Experience with public clouds (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud environments.
  • Exposure to containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
  • Knowledge of virtualization platforms (KVM, VMware, Proxmox, etc.).
  • Understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles and tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Experience with monitoring and alerting systems (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana).
  • Ability to analyze and optimize system performance at scale.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

What We Offer:

A competitive salary package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth and professional development.

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