Linux Administrator

Job Description

. We are seeking an experienced Linux Administrator with strong VMware expertise to join our infrastructure and environment build team.

. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing Unix/Linux systems and VMware vSphere environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across enterprise infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

. Install, configure, and administer Unix/Linux (RHEL) servers in production and non-production environments

. Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure including ESXi hosts, vCenter, clusters, and virtual networking

. Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning

. Implement security hardening, patching, and compliance standards (CIS, STIG, internal policies)

. Troubleshoot complex issues across OS, virtualization, storage, networking, and application connectivity

. Manage storage (SAN/NAS), file systems, LVM, disk partitioning, and volume management

. Automate operational tasks using Bash, Python, Perl, or Ansible Maintain backup, snapshot, and disaster recovery strategies

. Collaborate with application, database, and DevOps teams for deployments and migrations

. Maintain documentation (architecture, SOPs, troubleshooting guides)

. Participate in on-call support and after-hours activities

Required Qualifications:

. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field 5+ years of experience in Unix/Linux system administration

. 3+ years of hands-on experience with VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter)

. Strong knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, NFS)

. Experience with storage systems (SAN/NAS) and backup solutions

. Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management

Preferred Qualifications & Technical Skills

. VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification Linux certifications (RHCSA / RHCE)

. Experience with Kubernetes, containers, or cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

. Experience with Red Hat OpenShift for container orchestration

. Strong Linux (RHEL) administration and troubleshooting

. VMware infrastructure management and integration Scripting (Shell, Python) and automation using Ansible

. Knowledge of monitoring tools, logging, and analytics platforms

. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

. Exposure to databases (MySQL, MongoDB) and web servers (Apache) is a plus