Linux Platform Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Linux Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise Linux-based infrastructure across data centre environments. The role focuses on RHEL/Linux system administration, automation, performance tuning, and platform reliability while supporting mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Linux platforms, infrastructure automation, and enterprise operations, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, production-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Linux System Administration

• Install, configure, harden, patch, and maintain Linux systems (primarily RHEL-based distributions)
• Perform OS tuning, performance optimization, and capacity planning
• Ensure system security compliance (CIS benchmarks, patching, vulnerability remediation)

Infrastructure Operations

• Manage Linux systems across development, testing, and production environments
• Provide Level 3 support for Linux-related incidents and issues
• Support high availability and disaster recovery configurations

Automation & DevOps

• Develop and maintain automation using Ansible, Bash, and Python
• Automate provisioning, patching, and configuration management workflows
• Continuously improve system efficiency through infrastructure-as-code practices

System Monitoring & Reliability

• Monitor system health, logs, and performance using enterprise monitoring tools
• Troubleshoot system bottlenecks, kernel issues, and application dependencies
• Ensure high system availability and uptime

Hardware & Platform Support

• Support physical server infrastructure including installation and maintenance
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for hardware-related issues

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain documentation of system configurations, procedures, and runbooks
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, security standards, and audit requirements

Requirement:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Linux system administration in enterprise environments

Core Technical Skills:

• Strong hands-on expertise in RHEL / Linux (LVM, networking, kernel tuning, system internals)
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible preferred)
• Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash) and familiarity with Python
• Experience working in large-scale, production environments

Additional Skills (Preferred):

• Familiarity with containers (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus
• Understanding of security hardening and compliance standards
• Red Hat certification (RHCSA/RHCE) is highly desirable
• ITIL certification is an advantage

To apply,simply click the "Apply" button or send your updated profile to recruit@percept-solutions.com

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