System Engineer L3 - Linux System & Storage

Job Summary

Job Title: System Engineer L3 Linux System & Storage
Location: Mumbai
Type: Onsite, Rotational Shift (24 7)
Job Level: L3
Reporting to: Team Lead Systems & Storage

Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of critical incidents and complex infrastructure issues
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of Linux and storage systems
• Strengthen operational maturity through process adherence and documentation
• Drive automation and efficiency across infrastructure management
• Act as a technical mentor and escalation point for L1 and L2 teams

Roles And Responsibilities

• Perform advanced configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of Linux systems, storage, backup, hardware, and applications
• Provide technical support and guidance to L1, L2 teams and clients across communication channels
• Be available for 24 7 operational support in rotational shifts
• Handle escalations, severity incidents, and critical projects
• Respond to and resolve incidents, requests, changes, and problems within SLA
• Work on service improvement plans (SIPs) and assigned initiatives
• Ensure adherence to defined processes and operational procedures
• Maintain high availability and uptime of infrastructure systems
• Prepare handover checklists, plans of action (POA), shift reports, SOPs, and KEDB documentation
• Ensure all activities are logged and updated in ticketing systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive faster resolutions and improvements

Required Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of experience in Linux System Administration & Storage
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (preferred)
• Strong experience working in enterprise or data center environments
• Proven ability to handle critical incidents and escalations

Primary Skills (Must Have)

• Linux OS and infrastructure management
• Networking concepts: DNS, DHCP, SSH, TCP/IP, SMTP, IP, Iptables/Firewalld
• Apache, Nginx, HAProxy
• Advanced troubleshooting and analytical skills (logs analysis, event correlation)
• LVM, RAID, SAN, NAS, iscsi
• Python, Shell scripting, Ansible, Terraform
• Docker, Containers, Kubernetes
• Bacula, Commvault, Veeam
• Prometheus, Grafana

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools: Prometheus, Grafana
• Exposure to provisioning tools like Foreman and MAAS
• Understanding of virtualization platforms: KVM, Proxmox
• Basic knowledge of AI model deployment and fine-tuning
• Experience in driving automation and infrastructure optimization initiatives

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