Linux Systems Administrator, Ubuntu/Red Hat

Worldwide Salaried Open

Job Description:

Manage, monitor, and maintain Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux servers (production and staging)
Perform system upgrades, kernel updates, patch management, and performance tuning
Implement and manage user access, security policies, and backup/recovery strategies
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, OS, and network-related issues
Maintain configuration management and deployment pipelines using Ansible, Puppet, or similar tools
Monitor system health and resource utilization; ensure optimal uptime and performance
Collaborate with DevOps and Cloud teams for environment provisioning (AWS, Azure, or on-prem)
Manage server hardening, SSH configuration, SSL certificates, and OS-level security compliance
Participate in capacity planning, disaster recovery, and incident response activities
Create and maintain detailed system documentation, SOPs, and audit reports

Requirements:

10+ years of experience in Linux system administration (Senior Level)
5+ years of hands-on experience in Linux system administration (Ubuntu & Red Hat)
Strong command of Bash scripting and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Shell, or Python basics)
Experience with monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, NFS, SSH, firewalls)
Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies (VMware, KVM, Docker, etc.)
Strong troubleshooting skills with system logs, kernel issues, and service failures
Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipeline environments
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) is an added advantage.
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Engineer (RHCE) certification preferable.

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