Senior Systems Administrator

6 days ago


Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Flex Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary Job Description

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Senior System Administrator - IT for Chennai location.

Specializing in Linux Level 3 support, with a primary focus on Linux (RedHat, Oracle Linux, Ubuntu), automation skills, and container technologies.

Reports to Senior Manager, and the role involves

What a typical day looks like:

  • Provide expert-level support for Linux systems, primarily Linux (RedHat, Oracle Linux, Ubuntu), ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

  • Develop and maintain automation scripts to improve operational efficiency, utilizing tools like Ansible and Terraform.

  • Monitor and manage Linux servers, troubleshooting and resolving day-to-day issues to maintain high availability.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, configure, and optimize system performance and security settings.

  • Maintain and enhance documentation and procedures to support service operations.

  • Implement and recommend improvements for the Linux infrastructure based on continuous monitoring and troubleshooting analysis.

  • Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenShift.

  • Work closely with service providers and vendors to escalate and resolve issues.

  • Utilize key monitoring systems and tools for proactive system health monitoring and data analytics.

  • Conduct regular health checks and implement improvements based on findings.

  • Take complete ownership of support issues, ensuring resolution within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

  • Engage in knowledge sharing and collaboration with global peers to leverage best practices in Linux support.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

  • Graduate with a minimum of 8-12 years of experience in Linux system administration, with a focus on Linux (RedHat, Oracle Linux, Ubuntu).

  • Proficiency in automation tools, particularly Ansible and Terraform, is highly preferred.

  • Mandatory experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenShift for deploying and managing containerized applications.

  • Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS/Azure) is a plus but not mandatory.

  • Strong understanding of Linux networking, security configurations, and performance tuning.

  • Effective communication skills with a proven ability to manage escalations.

  • Experience in system monitoring, performance analysis, and issue resolution.

  • Relevant certifications (such as RedHat Certified Engineer - RHCE) are advantageous.

  • Must be flexible to work in a 24/7 rotational shift environment.

  • Strong analytical skills and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Health Insurance

  • Paid Time Off

NK99

Job CategoryITFlex pays for all costs associated with the application, interview or offer process, a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs.

Flex does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Flex does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status or any other status protected by law. Flex provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within Flex will be reviewed at the e-mail address. Flex will contact you if it is determined that your background is a match to the required skills required for this position. Thank you for considering a career with Flex.



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