Linux Systems Engineer

Remotely
Full-time

Required technical skills and knowledge


Operating System: Linux : Debain +- CentOS +- Rocky : Any one (Optional : Windows : Servers + Clients)

Virtualization : KVM (Optional : VmWare +- Ovirt)

Automation : Ansible (Optional : Puppet)

File Servers : Linux : Samba +- NFS (Optional: MoosFS)

Operational Knowledge : Linux, Linux: DHCP, Linux: DNS, Linux: Raid Controllers (Optional : Proxy Servers, Windows : WSUS, Windows : SCCM, Windows : Active Directory)

User Management : LDAP authentication (Optional : Windows AD)

CyberSecurity : Linux (Optional: Windows)

Applications (Optional) : Linux : TACACS, Linux : LibreNMS, Linux : NetFlow, Linux : CheckMK  +- PRTG

Microsoft Office Products : Excel + Word (Optional : Visio +- Access)

 

Responsibilities


  • Installation of Bare Metal HOST machines with Operating System delivered over PXE or Network locations or Physical medium
  • Installation of Virtual machines on Bare Metal HOST machines
  • Configuration of Network adapters/parameters on different VLANs
  • Configuration of Network Shares on File Storages
  • Configuration of Raid Controllers
  • Debugging
  • Addition/Deletion of Software Packages from/with repositories
  • Automation with Ansible / Puppet
  • Patch Management
  • Operating System Upgrades or Updates

 

Other requirements:

  • Min. 5 years hands-on experience
  • Certifications : Preferred but not a must
  • Analytical approach to problem solving
  • Plans, designs and executes items in own area.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach and instruct co-workers .
  • Strong communication skills, including both verbal and written English.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations and resolve issues quickly and completely.
  • Sharp troubleshooting faculties, deductive reasoning, and careful attention to detail.
  • Independent and self-directed work ethic when participating in a collaborative environment.
  • Assertive in approach coupled with confidence in area of expertise coupled with excellent leadership skills.