Linux Engineer

at  Infinite ITC

JOB DESCRIPTION -

The purpose of this job is to fulfill the Unix/Linux Engineer position.
This is a hands-on Linux/Solaris position where the individual will be responsible for overseeing and managing the design and implementation of Unix/Linux solutions. In addition, this engineer will be primarily responsible for vulnerability remediation and providing 2nd and 3rd level support for all Server issues or outages. Ensures the smooth operation of the infrastructure to provide maximum security, performance, and availability. Maintains close vendor relationships to support current technology solutions and provide roadmap strategies for all Unix systems.
The candidate also must be flexible to work in 24*7 environments.

QUALIFICATIONS WE SEEK IN YOU!

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience
• Graduate or postgraduate in any stream with course in Computers or IT stream
• Minimum of Ten plus (10+) years of relevant experience in Linux & Solaris Experience.
• Added advantage if experience in Storage.
• Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and Troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

• Hands-on Experience with Linux/Solaris Servers & Linux Servers in virtualized Environments
• Familiar with HPE & Oracle (SPARC) Hardware (Servers)
• Familiar with fundamentals of Linux/Solaris Scripts
• ITIL knowledge about incidents, change & requests.
• Proficient with network tools like iptables, LINUX IPVS, Solaris IPMP
• Knowledge of Virtualization like HP SimpliVity
• Red Hat Satellite Knowledge for patching & other tasks
• Knowledge about Centrify to add the users & other tasks; should be aware about CyberArk Tool; HP OBM Knowledge to monitor the servers; RSA SOC tool knowledge.
• Knowledge for SAN Storage, SAN Switches & NAS Storage would be an added advantage.
• Familiar with METIS which is a tool to track requests & changes & CMDB (inventory).
• Should be involved in P1/P2 critical incidents and mentoring the team.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix Physical and Virtual servers
• Strong analytics skills
• Prior financial services or other highly regulated industry experience
• Strong working knowledge of server & storage infrastructure and how they are used to maintain a strong security posture.

Job Type: Contract
Pay: $45.00-$50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In perso

• Vulnerability remediation
• Install & Configure Linux/Solaris System
• Develop & maintain configuration management solutions.
• Perform System Maintenance including patching scheduling & tracking the same; monitor system performance; maintain system security; create system backups.
• Asset Inventory maintaining; should be aware of Tenable Scan remediation.
• Provide Architecture Design, Develop and Implementation for all Linux/Unix (including monitoring & reporting tools) and maintaining the same.
• Manage projects related to implementing Cyber Security tools and products.
• Perform other Linux/Unix tasks as assigned.
• Track and manage licenses status for renewal, upgrade, and compliance of all devices.
• Working knowledge of SimpliVity
• Resolve operational incident tickets (P1/P2/P3) or service request as per the agreed SLA.
• Follow the required policies and procedures for the incident, problem and change management.
• Workload management; Monitoring Management
• Provide guidance and support to team members.