Linux Engineer

Skills:

Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), Ubuntu, ITIL Processes, OS, Internet Protocol (IP),

Job Title:

Linux Engineer

Job Purpose:

We are looking for an L1 Linux Engineer to provide first-line support, monitoring, and basic administration for Linux-based servers. The role involves handling day-to-day incidents, executing predefined procedures, and escalating issues to L2/L3 teams when necessary. This position is ideal for candidates starting their career in Linux system administration with strong fundamentals and eagerness to learn.

Experience:

3+

Responsibilities

Monitor Linux servers and critical services using standard monitoring tools.
Respond to alerts, tickets, and incidents in a timely manner.
Perform basic user and group management (create, modify, disable accounts).
Manage file system permissions and handle routine storage tasks.
Execute regular health checks on servers (CPU, memory, disk utilization).
Apply routine OS updates and patches under guidance.
Start, stop, and check status of common services (SSH, Apache/Nginx, etc.).
Perform backup verification and assist in restore requests.
Escalate complex issues to L2/L3 Linux engineers with detailed troubleshooting logs.
Maintain accurate documentation for activities and resolutions.
Follow ITIL processes for incident, change, and problem management.

Mandatory

Basic knowledge of Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE).
Familiarity with command-line operations (file management, permissions, processes).
Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, DNS, ping, trace route).
Awareness of basic storage concepts (mounting, partitions, LVM).
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow runbooks.