It Network Engineer

Job Title: IT & Network Engineer

Experience: 3-4 Years

What Youd Do?

Server Installation, Configuration & Hardware Monitoring & Maintenance

• Rack, stack, and cable physical servers in data center environments.
• Install and configure server hardware (Dell, HP, Lenovo, Cisco UCS, etc.).
• Perform BIOS/firmware updates and configure RAID/storage controllers.
• Install operating systems (Linux, Windows Server) and hypervisors (VMware ESXi).
• Monitor server health using tools like iDRAC, HP iLO, or Lenovo XClarity.
• Replace faulty components (RAM, HDD/SSD, power supplies, fans).
• Maintain inventory of server hardware and spares.
• Schedule and perform preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose hardware issues and coordinate with vendors for RMA or support.
• Respond to alerts and incidents related to physical server failures.
• Work with network and storage teams to resolve infrastructure issues.
• Implement access controls and audit logs for server access.
• Maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory standards (ISO, PCI-DSS).
• Generate reports on server uptime, performance, and incidents.
• Collaborate with IT teams for capacity planning and hardware lifecycle management.

Linux Administration

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (Red Hat).
• Perform system updates, patching, and kernel upgrades.
• Automate tasks using scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl).
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot OS-level issues.
• Harden Linux systems by configuring firewalls, SELinux, auditd, and secure SSH practices.
• Monitor logs and system activity for suspicious behaviour.
• Ensure patch compliance and secure configurations across all Linux distributions.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and security policies.

OpenShift Virtualization

• Deploy, configure, and manage Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization (CNV) environments.
• Install, upgrade, patch, and troubleshoot OpenShift clusters.
• Manage virtual machines, templates, storage classes, and networking within OpenShift.
• Integrate OpenShift with enterprise storage solutions such as NetApp & Dell EMC.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions using tools like Commvault and veam or third-party backup products.
• Monitor infrastructure health, performance, and capacity using OpenShift monitoring tools.
• Automate administration tasks using Ansible, Shell Scripting, Python, or Terraform.

Storage Management

• Administer SAN/NAS storage systems (Dell EMC).
• Provision and optimize storage volumes and arrays.
• Implement and manage backup and recovery solutions.
• Monitor storage performance and conduct regular audits.
• Ensure compliance with data protection standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Document configurations and storage policies.

SAN Switch Administration

• Configure and manage SAN switches (Brocade).
• Perform zoning, provisioning, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor SAN fabric health and performance.
• Support firmware upgrades and patching.
• Monitor storage traffic and audit logs for anomalies.
• Ensure compliance with data protection standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Collaborate with vendors for support and escalations 3.

What Youd Have?

Certifications: Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), CompTIA Storage+, ITIL (preferred).

Strong understanding of virtualization, storage protocols (iSCSI, NFS, SMB), and networking basics.

Skills Required:

• Linux OS (Red Hat)
• Openshift
• SAN/NAS technologies

Scripting: Bash, Shell & PowerShell

Backup & Recovery Tools

• System monitoring and performance tuning.
• SAN switch configuration and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with server hardware (Dell, HP, Lenovo, Cisco UCS).
• Familiarity with server monitoring tools and remote management interfaces.
• Basic understanding of networking, storage, and virtualization.