Linux Engineer

Key Responsibilities

1. System Installation & Configuration

• Install, configure, and secure Red Hat, Oracle Enterprise Linux, and Solaris operating systems to meet business and security requirements.
• Deploy system patches, updates, and upgrades to maintain compliance and stability.
• Integrate Linux hosts with Red Hat Satellite for centralized lifecycle management.

1. Automation & Scripting

• Automate system administration tasks using Ansible playbooks and shell scripting.
• Develop and maintain scripts for system monitoring, performance tuning, and routine maintenance.
• Implement automation for OS provisioning, configuration, and compliance enforcement.

1. Virtualization & Cloud Integration

• Manage and support virtualization platforms including Oracle VM Manager, KVM, and VMware vCenter.
• Support migration of workloads between on-premises and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cloud engineers to ensure integration of Unix/Linux systems with AWS, Azure, or GCP.

1. System Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Continuously monitor server performance, availability, and resource utilization.
• Diagnose and resolve OS-related incidents, hardware compatibility issues, and application dependencies.
• Provide second- and third-level support for Unix/Linux infrastructure escalations.

1. Security & Compliance

• Apply hardening standards and vulnerability remediation measures on Unix/Linux systems.
• Ensure compliance with security benchmarks (e.g., CIS, ISO 27001) and organizational policies.
• Manage user access controls, authentication, and system auditing to safeguard infrastructure.

1. Backup, Recovery & High Availability

• Implement backup and restore procedures to protect critical system data.
• Support clustering and high-availability solutions to minimize downtime.
• Perform disaster recovery drills to validate business continuity readiness.

1. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with application teams, DBAs, and network engineers to support system requirements.
• Engage with security, compliance, and DevOps teams to align infrastructure with enterprise standards.
• Support project delivery by contributing Unix/Linux expertise to design and deployment initiatives.

1. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Maintain up-to-date documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions with junior engineers and support teams.
• Ensure changes are tracked, reviewed, and recorded in accordance with ITIL processes.