Job Description

Job Title: Linux Server AdministratorJob Summary:

We are seeking a

highly skilled Linux System Administrator

with

3+ years of hands-on experience

in managing Linux-based server environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for system setup, maintenance, monitoring, and ensuring optimal performance of Linux servers (Ubuntu/RHEL), along with managing applications, services, storage, and backup processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Install and configure

Linux servers (Ubuntu, RHEL)

for production, development, and backup environments. Configure and manage

RAID levels

for data redundancy and performance. Create and maintain

virtual machines (VMs)

using virtualization tools like KVM, VirtualBox, or VMware. Monitor system health, resource usage, and uptime; respond to incidents and performance alerts. Maintain and manage

SAMBA servers

for file sharing across platforms. Configure and manage

Squid/Proxy servers

for secure and optimized internet access. Install, configure, and maintain

web servers

such as

Apache

,

Tomcat

, and

Nginx

for hosting applications. Install and maintain

PostgreSQL databases

, including performance tuning, backup, and replication. Handle

SSL certificate installation and renewal

; link SSL to appropriate web services. Manage

back-up servers

, perform scheduled backups, and implement disaster recovery procedures. Implement and monitor

data replication

strategies for critical systems. Perform regular system tasks such as

user creation, deletion, password resets, and permission management

. Carry out

data cleaning and disk space management

to maintain optimal storage use. Collaborate with application and development teams to support deployments and integrations.

Required Skills:

Strong expertise in

Linux server administration

(Ubuntu, RHEL). Hands-on experience with

RAID configuration

and storage management. Proficient in

VM creation

, cloning, and maintenance. Practical knowledge of

SAMBA

,

Squid/Proxy

, and

web servers

(Apache, Tomcat, Nginx). Experience in

PostgreSQL installation

, backup, and replication. Working knowledge of

SSL certificates

(installation, renewal, and linking). Familiarity with backup tools and

server disaster recovery planning

. Good understanding of

replication and monitoring tools

. Experience with

shell scripting

for automation is a plus.

Education Requirements:

B.Tech / MCA

(Master of Computer Applications)

Preferred Skills (Good to Have):

Experience with

cloud infrastructure

(AWS, Azure, GCP). Familiarity with

Docker

,

Kubernetes

, and

DevOps practices

. Exposure to

monitoring tools

(Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, etc.). Basic knowledge of

networking concepts

and

firewall rules

.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹400,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person