Senior Linux Sys Admin

Linux System Administrator  
Overview  
We are seeking an experienced Linux System Administrator with deep Red Hat  expertise  to join our infrastructure team. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with systems automation and data center operations, ideal for someone who wants to drive infrastructure excellence while mentoring team members.  
Key Responsibilities  


• Design, implement, and  maintai n enterprise Linux environments with primary focus on  
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)  



• Develop and  maintai n infrastructure automation using Puppet, Ansible, or similar configuration management tools  



• Manage physical and virtual server infrastructure across data center environments  



• Lead infrastructure projects from planning through implementation  



• Mentor junior administrators and  provid e technical guidance to team members  



• Perform hardware installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting in data center facilities  



• Implement security best practices, patch management, and compliance requirements  



• Monitor system performance, capacity planning, and optimization  



• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure initiatives  

Required Qualifications  


• 8+ years of Linux system administration experience with strong Red Hat focus  



• Proven experience with automation tools (Puppet, Ansible, Chef, or   SaltStac k )  



• Hands-on data center experience including hardware installation and troubleshooting  



• 2+ years in a leadership or mentoring capacity (team lead, senior admin, or management)  



• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer  
(RHCE) preferred  



• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar)  



• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM, or similar)  



• Understanding of networking fundamentals, storage systems, and backup solutions  



• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills  

Preferred Qualifications  


• Experience with containerization (Docker,  Podman , Kubernetes)  



• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices  



• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, etc.)  



• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)