Senior Linux Administrator

Job Title: Sr. Linux Engineer RedHat / Ubuntu / Debian (L3 Managed Services)

Company: SHI | LOCUZ

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 8+ Years

Level: L3 – Managed Services

Shift: 24/7 Rotational Support

Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Preferred / Max 15–20 Days

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Sr. Linux Engineer to join our Managed Services team at SHI | LOCUZ. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Linux systems (RedHat, Ubuntu, Debian), with strong troubleshooting skills and a passion for building and maintaining highly available and secure enterprise infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle L3 escalations and client-facing incidents
• Design, manage, and support Linux-based infrastructure environments
• Provide consultative and technical leadership in managing complex IT issues
• Automate operational tasks using scripting (Shell, Python, etc.)
• Implement system security, compliance, and governance best practices
• Monitor system performance, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and ensure 24x7 availability
• Triage technical issues and recommend effective solutions
• Ensure change management processes are followed with minimal disruption
• Represent the team in major incident reviews and vendor escalations
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and foster team development
• Work closely with application vendors and cross-functional IT teams
• Evaluate and onboard new technologies and tools for automation and efficiency
• Interface with ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Autotask) for issue tracking

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in Linux system engineering (RedHat/Ubuntu/Debian)
• Hands-on experience in Managed Services environments (L3 support level)
• Strong exposure to cloud platforms like AWS and/or Azure
• Experience in automation and scripting (Shell, Bash, Python, Ansible, etc.)
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and ticketing systems
• Strong understanding of system security and compliance frameworks

Preferred Certifications (Optional but Advantageous):

• RHCE / RHCSA
• AWS SysOps Administrator / Azure Administrator
• ITIL Foundation

Why Join SHI | LOCUZ?

• Work with a high-performing global infrastructure team
• Exposure to cutting-edge Linux and cloud technologies
• Supportive environment with strong learning and growth opportunities

Competitive benefits and long-term career development