Linux Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Linux Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems in an on-premises environment, with a solid background in systems security, performance tuning, automation, and virtualization. This role demands proactive system monitoring, hands-on experience with clustering, and a strong ability to respond to and manage security incidents effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain RHEL servers, ensuring system security, performance, and high availability.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Linux infrastructure across networking, storage, and security components.
• Design and implement anti-virus solutions (e.g., SEP, McAfee) for malware protection and system integrity.
• Respond to malware incidents, executing containment, eradication, and recovery protocols.
• Analyze operational performance and introduce infrastructure enhancements for improved reliability and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain Ansible-based configuration management and automation scripts to streamline system administration tasks.
• Collaborate with application teams for seamless integration of Linux systems with business-critical services.
• Enforce compliance with internal security policies, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proactively conduct capacity planning and system performance tuning to meet future demands.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues, escalate to vendors as needed, and manage incident resolution.
• Plan and execute OS patching, system upgrades, and security hardening activities.
• Manage and support Pacemaker clustering solutions hosted on-premises.
• Handle service requests, change management, and maintain system uptime standards.
• Administer and support VMware environments integrated with Linux infrastructure.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide 24x7 support, participate in on-call rotations, and contribute to system reliability.
• Offer technical guidance to project teams and stakeholders on Linux-based infrastructure solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and configuration records.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 8 years of hands-on experience as a Linux/Unix System
• Expert knowledge of RHEL administration, including system performance, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Strong experience with clustering technologies (e.g., Pacemaker), VMware, and storage/SAN administration.
• In-depth knowledge of anti-virus solutions and their integration with Linux platforms.
• Proficiency in automation and configuration management tools, especially Ansible.
• Understanding of ITIL or other ITSM frameworks is a plus.

To apply, simply click the "Apply" button or send your updated profile to recruit@percept-solutions.com

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