Key Responsibilities
· Demonstrate strong expertise in RHEL system administration, including installation, configuration, hardening, and lifecycle management of Linux servers to ensure security, performance, andhigh availability.
· Design, implement, and manage Linux clustering solutions, including Pacemaker clusters and IBM GPFS (Spectrum Scale) for high availability, scalability, and performance in on‑premises environments.
· Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux infrastructure, covering compute, storage (including GPFS),networking, and security components.
· Leverage operational experience to design and implement infrastructure improvements that enhance system security, stability, performance, and operational efficiency.
· Develop, maintain, and continuously improve configuration management solutions using Ansible to automate provisioning, configuration, patching, and standard operational tasks.
· Design, implement, and maintain automation playbooks and scripts using Ansible to streamline repetitive tasks, deployments, cluster operations, and configuration management.
· Work closely with application, middleware, and storage teams to ensure seamless integration of Linux systems and GPFS storage with business applications and services.
· Ensure Linux systems and clustering environments comply with internal security policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
· Proactively monitor system and cluster performance and conduct capacity planning to anticipate resource needs and ensure optimal performance.
· Troubleshoot complex system, cluster, and storage incidents, manage escalations, and coordinate with vendors(including Red Hat and IBM) for advanced support as required.
· Plan and execute scheduled preventive maintenance, including OS patching, upgrades, cluster maintenance, and system hardening activities.
· Perform system and performance tuning, optimization, and capacity planning across standalone and clustered Linux environments.
· Fulfil service requests and change requests in line with established ITSM and change management processes.
· Manage and support VMware virtualized environments hosting Linux workloads.
· Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external vendors to support operational activities and project deliverables.
· Provide day‑to‑day Linux system administration and operations support, including participation in 24x7 standby/on‑call rotation.
· Provide technical input, design reviews, and advisory support for infrastructure and application projects.
· Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date system, cluster, and configuration documentation.
Required Experience & Skills
· 5+ years of relevant working experience as a Unix administrator in on premise setup.
· Strong technical knowledge and experience in administration and maintenance of Linux.
· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
· Strong background in Unix technologies including High Availability and virtualization.
· Storage admin/SAN technology from system perspective.
· Familiarity with ITSM, ITIL, or other relevant frameworks is a plus.
· Proven ability to identify and improve performance measurement and reporting processes in a large organization.
· Experience of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams with a delivery focus in both project and operational environments
· Excellent spoken and written Business English skills and the ability to write clear and concise text for different audiences.
· Ability to handle confidential information with tact and sensitivity.
A flexible approach to adapt to changing deadlines.
Thanks,
Saghana Sithara
BusinessManager, Recruitment| Quess Selection & Services, Singapore
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