Hiring: System Admin Linux
- Sonata Software
- 7 - 10 years
- Hyderabad
- 3 months ago
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Job Description
Position: System Admin- linux
Experience: 5+ years
Location: Bangalore/ Hyderabad/ Chennai
Primary Skills: Linux, unix, Red Hat Enterprise
Key Responsibilities:
Unix Server & System Administration
- Install, configure, and maintain HP-UX on Itanium hardware platforms and Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
- Perform OS patching, kernel upgrades, and performance tuning to maximize system reliability.
- Troubleshoot hardware and OS-level issues on mission-critical servers.
- Support migration planning from HP-UX Itanium to modern Linux platforms where applicable.
Storage & Backup Management
- Administer VxVM (Veritas Volume Manager) on HP-UX and Linux environments.
- Configure and troubleshoot enterprise storage connectivity (SAN/NAS integration with Unix systems).
- Maintain backup processes ensuring recoverability of Unix workloads.
Data Center Operations
- Manage HP Integrity server hardware lifecycle, including firmware updates and decommissioning.
- Collaborate with hardware vendors for Itanium system support and replacement part management.
- Execute racking, cabling, and maintenance procedures adhering to operational standards.
Monitoring & Incident Response
- Monitor system health using various tools including LogicMonitor and scripted solutions
- Investigate alerts and respond to Unix-related incidents in accordance with SLAs.
- Conduct root-cause analysis of recurring HP-UX or RHEL issues and implement long-term fixes.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain detailed technical documentation for Unix server builds, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Follow organizational standards for change control, IT security, and compliance.
- Ensure systems meet audit requirements for regulated industries.
Qualifications:
- Associates or Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
- 57+ years of hands-on experience with Unix systems administration (HP-UX and RHEL required).
- Proficiency in HP-UX administration (including Serviceguard clustering and Itanium systems).
- Strong Linux administration skills (RHEL 7/8/9, systemd, SELinux, RPM-based package management).
- Familiarity with virtualization/container platforms (VMware, KVM, or Red Hat OpenShift a plus).
- Scripting expertise in bash, ksh, POSIX, and Python for automation.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, DNS, NTP, LDAP, and common Unix services.
- Experience with patch automation tools such as Red Hat Satellite or Ansible.
- Certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or HP-UX certifications highly desirable.
Core Competencies:
- Unix Expertise: Proven ability to administer and optimize HP-UX and RHEL platforms.
- Operational Excellence: Commitment to infrastructure stability and high availability.
- Analytical Problem-Solving: Systematic approach to debugging complex Unix issues.
- Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional IT and application teams.
- Adaptability: Able to manage legacy Itanium hardware while driving Linux adoption.
- Process Compliance: Adheres to operational standards, documentation, and governance.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: IT & Information SecurityRole Category: IT SupportRole: IT Support - OtherEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Sonata SoftwareLocation(s): Hyderabad+ View Contact
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