Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior System Administrator / Linux Engineer to manage and support enterprise Linux/Unix environments across VMware-based on-premises and hybrid infrastructure.

The role involves Linux administration, Puppet automation, VMware infrastructure management, production support, incident management, scripting, and ITSM processes in a regulated enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, build, patch, tune, and maintain enterprise Linux/Unix systems.
  
• Perform system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and access management.
  
• Develop and maintain Puppet modules and manifests for configuration automation.
  
• Automate server provisioning, patching, application deployment, and configuration management.
  
• Manage VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter environments.
  
• Provision and manage Linux/Unix VMs and templates.
  
• Support performance management, capacity planning, DR, and high-availability initiatives.
  
• Participate in P1/P2 incidents, troubleshooting, RCA, and production support.
  
• Develop automation scripts using Bash and/or Python.
  
• Troubleshoot networking concepts including TCP/IP and DNS.
  
• Work with enterprise storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
  
• Execute changes through ServiceNow/ITSM, including CAB, risk assessment, and rollback procedures.
  
• Maintain runbooks, SOPs, technical documentation, and audit-ready records.
  
• Participate in DR drills and failover testing.
  

Mandatory Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Linux Administration.
  
• Strong expertise in Puppet Configuration Management.
  
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
  
• Strong production support and incident management experience.
  
• Hands-on scripting experience with Bash and/or Python.
  
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, and storage systems.
  
• Experience with ITSM, incident management, and change management.
  
• Excellent communication skills.
  

Preferred Certifications

• RHCSA / RHCE
  
• VMware VCP
  
• Puppet Certified Professional
  
• ITIL
  

Work Requirements

• 5 days work from office in Hyderabad or Chennai.
  
• Willingness to work rotational shifts, including early morning, mid-afternoon, and night shifts.
  
• Weekend support may be required, with compensatory off on weekdays.
  
• Candidate must be flexible with shift timings.
  
• Willingness to attend a face-to-face final interview is required.
  

Interview Process

2 Levels of Technical Interviews