This role is for one of Weekday’s clientsMin Experience: 7+ yearsLocation: HyderabadJobType: full-timeWe are seeking an experienced Sr. Linux Systems Engineer with 7–9 years of hands-on experience in Linux administration, virtualization, storage, server hardware, networking, and infrastructure automation. The role involves managing production infrastructure, ensuring system availability, implementing security standards, and automating operational processes.RequirementsKey ResponsibilitiesLinux System AdministrationInstall, configure, administer, and troubleshoot SUSE, Ubuntu, Debian, and Rocky Linux.Manage OS upgrades, patching, package management, and system configuration.Troubleshoot complex OS, kernel, filesystem, and system-level issues.Virtualization & StorageSupport VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter Server, including VM lifecycle management.Manage Proxmox environments for VM and container workloads.Manage and troubleshoot NFS and CIFS/SMB file shares.Support storage connectivity, capacity, performance, and availability.Server, Hardware & Data CenterStrong knowledge of server hardware, networking, storage, BIOS, firmware, and OOB management.Diagnose and resolve hardware and infrastructure-level issues.Support hardware installation, upgrades, and maintenance.Performance & SecurityMonitor system health, resource utilization, capacity, and performance.Troubleshoot CPU, memory, disk, and network bottlenecks.Implement system hardening, access controls, security patching, and vulnerability remediation.Automation & ScriptingDevelop automation scripts using Bash, Python, or Perl.Automate administration tasks using Ansible and/or Salt.Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation.Production Support & CollaborationProvide advanced Linux and infrastructure production support.Perform root-cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.Collaborate with DevOps, Cloud, Networking, Storage, Security, and Development teams.Support application deployments, migrations, and infrastructure projects.DocumentationMaintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, standards, and troubleshooting guides.Create and maintain operational runbooks.Required Skills & Qualifications7–9 years of experience as a Linux System Administrator, Systems Engineer, or similar role.Strong Linux administration skills across SUSE, Ubuntu, Debian, and/or Rocky Linux.Good understanding of Linux kernel, filesystems, system initialization, processes, and networking.Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and Proxmox.Strong knowledge of NFS, CIFS/SMB, server hardware, storage, BIOS, and OOB management.Hands-on experience with Ansible and/or Salt.Strong Bash scripting skills; Python/Perl is an advantage.Working knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.Good understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, SSH, and firewall concepts.Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with good communication abilities.Preferred SkillsEnterprise data-center infrastructure experience.Infrastructure automation and configuration management.System monitoring and performance-management tools.Exposure to containers and cloud-native infrastructure.Experience supporting high-availability production environmentsMust-have skillslinux Administrator, Ubantu, VMWare ESXiGood-to-have skillsserver hardware, Networking, Ansible
This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Min Experience: 7+ years
Location: Hyderabad
JobType: full-time
We are seeking an experienced Sr. Linux Systems Engineer with 7–9 years of hands-on experience in Linux administration, virtualization, storage, server hardware, networking, and infrastructure automation. The role involves managing production infrastructure, ensuring system availability, implementing security standards, and automating operational processes.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Linux System Administration
- Install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot SUSE, Ubuntu, Debian, and Rocky Linux.
- Manage OS upgrades, patching, package management, and system configuration.
- Troubleshoot complex OS, kernel, filesystem, and system-level issues.
Virtualization & Storage
- Support VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter Server, including VM lifecycle management.
- Manage Proxmox environments for VM and container workloads.
- Manage and troubleshoot NFS and CIFS/SMB file shares.
- Support storage connectivity, capacity, performance, and availability.
Server, Hardware & Data Center
- Strong knowledge of server hardware, networking, storage, BIOS, firmware, and OOB management.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware and infrastructure-level issues.
- Support hardware installation, upgrades, and maintenance.
Performance & Security
- Monitor system health, resource utilization, capacity, and performance.
- Troubleshoot CPU, memory, disk, and network bottlenecks.
- Implement system hardening, access controls, security patching, and vulnerability remediation.
Automation & Scripting
- Develop automation scripts using Bash, Python, or Perl.
- Automate administration tasks using Ansible and/or Salt.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation.
Production Support & Collaboration
- Provide advanced Linux and infrastructure production support.
- Perform root-cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
- Collaborate with DevOps, Cloud, Networking, Storage, Security, and Development teams.
- Support application deployments, migrations, and infrastructure projects.
Documentation
- Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, standards, and troubleshooting guides.
- Create and maintain operational runbooks.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 7–9 years of experience as a Linux System Administrator, Systems Engineer, or similar role.
- Strong Linux administration skills across SUSE, Ubuntu, Debian, and/or Rocky Linux.
- Good understanding of Linux kernel, filesystems, system initialization, processes, and networking.
- Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and Proxmox.
- Strong knowledge of NFS, CIFS/SMB, server hardware, storage, BIOS, and OOB management.
- Hands-on experience with Ansible and/or Salt.
- Strong Bash scripting skills; Python/Perl is an advantage.
- Working knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Good understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, SSH, and firewall concepts.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with good communication abilities.
Preferred Skills
- Enterprise data-center infrastructure experience.
- Infrastructure automation and configuration management.
- System monitoring and performance-management tools.
- Exposure to containers and cloud-native infrastructure.
Experience supporting high-availability production environments
Must-have skills
linux Administrator, Ubantu, VMWare ESXi
Good-to-have skills
server hardware, Networking, Ansible
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At Weekday (backed by YC; also Product Hunt #1 product of the day), we are building the next frontier in hiring. We have built the largest database of white collar talent in India and have built outreach tools on top of it to generate highest response rates.
