Linux SME Administrator

Job Description

As a Linux SME Administrator at our company, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting secure and scalable Linux environments, both on-premises and in the cloud. Your role will involve managing and optimizing Linux-based systems such as Ubuntu, SUSE, and Red Hat, along with a strong command of AWS services.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain Linux systems across distributions, including Ubuntu, SUSE, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
- Deploy, configure, and monitor AWS cloud infrastructure, following best practices for security, scalability, and performance.
- Automate routine system administration tasks using scripting languages like Bash, Python, etc.
- Ensure high availability of Linux servers through clustering, failover, and backup solutions.
- Monitor and troubleshoot system performance, identifying bottlenecks and optimizing Linux environments.
- Manage user authentication, permissions, and security policies on Linux servers.
- Design and deploy Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or similar.
- Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and containerized applications.
- Perform patch management and apply system hardening techniques to enhance security.
- Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, runbooks, and SOPs.

Required Skills:
- Operating Systems Expertise: Proficiency in Linux distributions including Ubuntu, SUSE, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
- AWS Knowledge: Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch, IAM, and Lambda.
- Scripting: Advanced skills in Bash, Python, or Perl for automation and task management.
- Networking: Strong understanding of networking protocols, load balancers, firewalls, and VPNs.
- Automation: Expertise with tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef for configuration management.
- Monitoring Tools: Experience with monitoring solutions like Prometheus, Nagios, or AWS CloudWatch.
- Security: In-depth knowledge of system hardening, patch management, and encryption best practices.
- IaC: Practical experience with Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or other Infrastructure as Code tools.

Thank you!,