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CONNECT Professional Services

Senior Linux Engineer

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Job Description

Job Responsibilities:Administer and maintain Linux-based systems to ensure optimal performance and availability.Manage Linux environments using tools such as Red Hat Satellite or equivalent.Design, implement, and maintain automation solutions (e.g., Ansible) to streamline operations.Apply patches, updates, and perform system upgrades in line with company policies.Develop and maintain custom scripts in Shell, Perl, and/or Python to automate administrative tasks.Ensure effective configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of network protocols, including DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP, and SNMP.Monitor system performance, perform capacity planning, and optimize infrastructure resources.Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.Collaborate with security teams to remediate vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with IT security standards.Provide support and troubleshooting for VMware vSphere environments.Assist in the design and implementation of new infrastructure solutions and projects.Maintain detailed technical documentation, procedures, and guidelines.Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams.Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation and provide escalation support when required.Job Requirements:Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a System/Infrastructure Engineer.Advanced expertise in managing and troubleshooting Linux servers.Strong understanding of IT security principles and best practices.Hands-on experience with patching vulnerabilities using tools such as Ansible, Satellite, Ivanti (or similar).Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Strong experience troubleshooting within a VMware vSphere environment.Proven experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus).Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is an advantage.Fluent in English.  

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