Hiring Drive Lead Engineer Linux Administration

Job Description: Lead Engineer Linux Administration

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Lead Engineer to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux server infrastructure across on-premises data centers and cloud environments. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or Rocky Linux, server administration, patch management, automation, monitoring, and infrastructure troubleshooting, along with working knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, and OpenStack.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade Linux operating systems, primarily Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Rocky Linux.

Perform day-to-day Linux administration, operational support, incident management, and troubleshooting of production and non-production servers.

Manage Linux system components, including LVM, file systems, disk partitions, kernel parameters, user and group permissions, SSH, and system services.

Troubleshoot complex Linux issues, including performance bottlenecks, CPU and memory utilization, disk I/O, boot failures, kernel-related issues, and system crashes.

Configure and manage PXE boot, Kickstart, and automated operating system provisioning.

Administer and troubleshoot infrastructure services such as Apache, Nginx, DNS, DHCP, Squid Proxy, and SSL/TLS certificates.

Manage configuration automation and infrastructure management using Puppet and Ansible.

Perform Linux server patching and vulnerability remediation using tools such as BigFix or ManageEngine.

Monitor server health, availability, performance, and capacity using Zabbix monitoring tools.

Support Linux infrastructure hosted in on-premises data centers and cloud environments, including AWS and OpenStack.

Provide Linux infrastructure support for Kubernetes environments, including node-level troubleshooting, resource utilization, and system-level issues.

Develop and maintain Bash and Python scripts to automate routine administration, monitoring, patching, and operational activities.

Participate in incident resolution, root cause analysis (RCA), problem management, and preventive maintenance.

Follow change management procedures, maintain technical documentation, and ensure compliance with infrastructure security standards.

Coordinate with application, network, security, and other infrastructure teams to resolve technical issues and ensure service availability.

Participate in planned maintenance activities and provide operational support during scheduled changes and critical incidents.

Required Technical Skills

Operating Systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Rocky Linux.

Linux Administration: LVM, file systems, user and group management, SSH, systemd, kernel troubleshooting, boot processes, and performance tuning.

Provisioning: PXE boot, Kickstart, automated OS installation, and server configuration.

Web and Network Services: Apache, Nginx, DNS, DHCP, Squid Proxy, SSL/TLS.

Automation and Configuration Management: Ansible, Puppet.

Cloud and Virtualization: AWS, OpenStack.

Container Platforms: Kubernetes fundamentals and Linux node-level troubleshooting.

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Patching and Vulnerability Management: BigFix or ManageEngine.

Monitoring: Zabbix.

Scripting: Bash and Python.

Data Center Operations: Hands-on experience supporting on-premises server infrastructure.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

4–7 years of hands-on experience in Linux system administration and infrastructure support.

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Experience supporting production environments and handling infrastructure incidents.

Good understanding of ITIL processes, incident management, problem management, and change management.

Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Willingness to participate in scheduled maintenance windows and on-call support, as required.

Key Competencies

Strong ownership of infrastructure issues and timely incident resolution.

Ability to independently handle escalations and drive issues through resolution.

Focus on automation, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Ability to identify recurring issues and implement permanent solutions.

Commitment to infrastructure stability, security, and availability.

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