About the role
This is a remote position.
Position Title
Linux Administrator (L1 Support Engineer)
Job Summary
We are looking for a motivatedLinux L1 Administratorto provide first-level support for Linux servers and infrastructure. The role involves monitoring system performance, handling incidents, performing routine administration tasks, and ensuring server availability in a 24x7 production environment. Candidate should have a foundational understanding of Linux operating systems, networking, troubleshooting, and IT service management processes.
Roles & Responsibilities
* Monitor Linux servers, applications, and services using enterprise monitoring tools.
* Monitor CPU, Memory, Disk, Swap, Network, and Process utilization.
* Respond to alerts and incidents generated by monitoring platforms.
* Escalate unresolved issues to L2/L3 teams as per escalation matrix.
* Perform daily server health checks.
* User account creation, modification, and deletion.
* Password resets and account unlocks.
* File system and directory permission management.
* Basic package installation and updates using: YUM/DNF ,APT ,RPM
* Diagnose and resolve basic Linux OS issues.
* Analyze system logs and identify recurring issues.
* Handle service restart requests and basic troubleshooting.
* Ensure ticket updates and SLA compliance.
* Participate in shift handovers and operational reviews.
* Verify backup completion status.
* Monitor disk usage and filesystem growth& File system management.
* Perform log rotation and cleanup activities.
* Coordinate server reboot and maintenance activities.
Operating Systems
* Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
* CentOS
* Ubuntu Linux
* Oracle Linux
Networking Basics
* TCP/IP
* DNS
* DHCP
* SSH
* FTP/SFTP
* Ping, Traceroute, Telnet,
Preferred Certifications
* Any Linux version and vendor.
Cloud Knowledge
* Any Cloud platform hand on and infra knowledge
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