Linux Engineer

Job Description – Linux Administrator (Security Compliance &

Patching Operations)

Experience: 5–10 Years

Job Location: Navi Mumbai

Job Type: Full Time - Onsite

Position Title

Linux Administrator – Security Compliance & Patching Operations

Department

Infrastructure & Operations

Reporting To

Infrastructure Manager / IT Operations Lead

Key Responsibilities

Security Compliance & Vulnerability Management

 Work closely with the Information Security team to review, analyze, and remediate

VAPT findings and security vulnerabilities.

 Ensure timely closure of Linux OS-related observations identified through VAPT,

audits, compliance assessments, and security scans.

 Implement security hardening recommendations in accordance with industry best

practices and organizational security standards.

 Perform periodic compliance reviews and ensure Linux servers remain compliant with

regulatory and security requirements.

 Coordinate with Application Owners and DBAs to remediate middleware, database,

and application-level vulnerabilities identified during assessments.

Patch Management

 Lead Linux patch management activities across production, DR, UAT, and non-

production environments.

 Prepare and maintain the Linux patching calendar and patch compliance tracker.

 Coordinate with stakeholders to schedule patching activities and obtain required

approvals.

 Review security advisories and assess the impact of patches on business applications.

 Validate patch deployment success and ensure compliance targets are achieved.

 Generate periodic patch compliance reports and management dashboards.

Satellite Server Management

 Administer and maintain Red Hat Satellite infrastructure.

 Manage content views, lifecycle environments, repositories, activation keys, and

patch deployment processes.

 Ensure proper synchronization and maintenance of Satellite servers.

 Troubleshoot and resolve Satellite-related operational issues.

Change Management & ITSM

 Raise, manage, and track ITSM tickets related to patching, vulnerability remediation, and infrastructure changes.

 Follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely closure of change requests,incidents, and service requests.

 Ensure all activities comply with organizational change management processes and documentation requirements.

Incident Management & Problem Resolution

 Prepare detailed rollback plans before patching or major infrastructure changes.

 Lead recovery activities in the event of patching failures or service disruptions.

 Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for incidents resulting from patching,

configuration changes, or system failures.

 Prepare incident reports and recommend preventive and corrective actions.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

 Coordinate with Application Teams, Database Teams, Security Teams, Network Teams, and Business Stakeholders during patching and remediation activities.

 Participate in CAB meetings and provide technical assessments for planned changes.

 Support audit and compliance requirements by providing required evidence and documentation.

Required Technical Skills

 Strong experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), similar Linux distributions.

 Hands-on experience with Linux clustering technologies and high-availability

solutions.

 Experience with Red Hat Satellite Server administration.

 Strong understanding of Linux security hardening and vulnerability management.

 Knowledge of VAPT remediation processes and compliance frameworks.

 Experience with patch management and automation tools.

 Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.

 Knowledge of shell scripting an linux ansible for automation.

 Familiarity with ITSM tools such as Jira Service Management.

 Experience with change management, incident management, and problem

management processes.

Preferred Skills

 Experience with Ansible, Red Hat Insights, or other automation tools.

 Knowledge of middleware platforms such as Apache, Tomcat, JBoss, Nginx.

 Familiarity with Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Mongo databases.

 Understanding of CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SEBI, RBI, or similar

compliance frameworks.

Key Deliverables

 Timely closure of VAPT and security observations.

 Compliance of Linux servers with organizational security standards.

 Successful execution of monthly and emergency patching activities.

 Accurate maintenance of patching and vulnerability trackers.

 High patch compliance percentage across Linux environments.

 Timely closure of ITSM tickets and change requests.

 Effective management of Red Hat Satellite infrastructure.

 Well-documented rollback plans, RCA reports, and operational procedures.

Experience & Qualification

 5–10 years of experience in Linux Administration and Infrastructure Operations.

 Relevant certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, Red Hat Satellite, or equivalent are preferred.

Key Competencies

 Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

 Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

 Leadership capabilities to coordinate patching and remediation activities.

 Strong documentation and reporting skills.

 Ability to work in a 24x7 support environment when required.