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Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Linux Administrator L2, he/she will assume a senior-level role in the administration, optimization, and support of Linux-based systems within the organization. This advanced-level position requires a comprehensive understanding of Linux principles, technologies, and best practices, as well as the ability to lead cross-functional teams in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of Linux environments. You will need to visit the domestic client's offices / data centres on a daily basis or on an as-needed basis as part of this role.
Responsibilities
Linux System Leadership: Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of Linux-based systems, including server infrastructure, virtualization platforms, and container environments, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
System Optimization: Develop and implement strategies to optimize Linux systems, including kernel tuning, file system management, and performance monitoring, to maximize efficiency and resource utilization.
Security Management: Implement and maintain security measures to protect Linux systems from security threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Design and implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions for Linux environments, including clustering, replication, and backup strategies, to ensure business continuity and data protection.
Automation and Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline system administration tasks, improve efficiency, and enforce configuration management best practices.
Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution Leadership: Serve as a subject matter expert in troubleshooting Linux-related issues, providing guidance and leadership to resolve complex problems and minimize downtime.
Documentation and Training: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for Linux systems and processes, including configuration guides, standard operating procedures, and incident reports. Provide training and mentorship to junior Linux administrators as needed.
Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system administrators, network engineers, and application developers, to support Linux infrastructure requirements and initiatives. Participate in architectural discussions and provide recommendations for system improvements and enhancements.
Ready to work on 24/7 shifts to support client requirement
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
5+ years of experience in Linux administration or related roles, with demonstrated leadership in administering and optimizing Linux-based systems. Expertise in Linux operating systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, Ubuntu, and Debian, with proficiency in system installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. Strong understanding of networking, storage, and virtualization technologies in Linux environments. Experience with automation tools and scripting languages such as Shell, Python, or Perl.
Knowledge of security best practices and tools for Linux systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability scanning. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Willingness to work in nights shifts or support 24 x 7 Coverage as per the Business needs
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
You love collaborative environments that use agile methodologies to encourage creative design thinking and find innovative ways to develop with cutting edge technologies
Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work
Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management
Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications
About Business Unit
IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.
This job requires you to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your start date and proof of vaccination status will be required before your start date. During the Onboarding process you will be asked to confirm your vaccination status, in case you are unable to get vaccinated for any reason, you can let us know at that stage. Please let us know if you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons. IBM will consider such requests on a case by case basis subject to submission of required proof by the candidate before a stipulated date.
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