Linux Administrator
- Cognizant
- 6 - 10 years
- Chennai
- 5 months ago
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Job Description
We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Linux Specialist with strong expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Apache Web Server, Wildfly Application Server, MySQL Database, and Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure). The ideal candidate should be a fast learner, proactive, and ethical, capable of managing complex system environments and delivering high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Linux System Administration: Manage and optimize RHEL and SUSE Linux systems, ensuring the environment runs efficiently, securely, and with minimal downtime.
- Web Server Management: Administer and configure Apache Web Servers, ensuring high availability, performance, and security for web applications.
- Application Server Support: Install, configure, and maintain Wildfly Application Servers for optimal performance and scalability.
- Database Management: Administer and optimize MySQL databases, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Configure and manage Linux-based workloads in AWS and Azure, including setting up virtual machines, networking, storage, and monitoring cloud environments.
- Automation & Scripting: Write and maintain scripts (Bash, Python, etc.) to automate routine tasks, deployment processes, and monitoring.
- Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive measures to improve system efficiency.
- Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices, including patch management, firewall configurations, access control, and user authentication.
- Collaboration & Documentation: Work closely with other IT teams to ensure that all systems are aligned with business needs, and document procedures, configurations, and changes.
- Continuous Learning & Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to enhance technical skills and optimize system environments.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Required:
- Expertise in RHEL: Strong experience in RHEL system administration and configuration.
- Web Server Management: Hands-on experience with Apache Web Server, including configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Application Server Management: Proficiency with Wildfly and Java-based application server deployment.
- Database Management: Solid experience in administering MySQL databases, including tuning, replication, backup, and recovery.
- Cloud Platforms: Practical experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud services, with a focus on deploying and managing Linux-based applications.
- Scripting: Proficiency in Bash, Python, or other scripting languages for task automation and system management.
- Security Best Practices: Understanding of system security fundamentals (e.g., SSH, firewall, SELinux, and system hardening).
- Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting: Strong ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues in Linux systems, web servers, application servers, and databases.
- Preferred:
- SUSE Linux: Experience with SUSE Linux distributions is a plus.
- Automation: Experience with automation tools
- Certifications: Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Azure Administrator Associate certification is a plus.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: IT & Information SecurityRole Category: IT Infrastructure ServicesRole: IT Infrastructure Services - OtherEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Orcapod ConsultingLocation(s): Chennai
Keyskills: Linux Administration AZURE SUSE Shell Scripting RHEL python Bash Scripting MySQL Apache Web Server AWS
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