Linux Administrator (L1 Support Engineer)

This is a remote position. Position Title Linux Administrator (L1 Support Engineer) Job Summary We are looking for a motivatedLinux L1 Administratorto provide first-level support for Linux servers and infrastructure. The role involves monitoring system performance, handling incidents, performing routine administration tasks, and ensuring server availability in a 24x7 production environment. Candidate should have a foundational understanding of Linux operating systems, networking, troubleshooting, and IT service management processes. Roles & Responsibilities - Monitor Linux servers, applications, and services using enterprise monitoring tools. - Monitor CPU, Memory, Disk, Swap, Network, and Process utilization. - Respond to alerts and incidents generated by monitoring platforms. - Escalate unresolved issues to L2/L3 teams as per escalation matrix. - Perform daily server health checks. - User account creation, modification, and deletion. - Password resets and account unlocks. - File system and directory permission management. - Basic package installation and updates using: YUM/DNF ,APT ,RPM - Diagnose and resolve basic Linux OS issues. - Analyze system logs and identify recurring issues. - Handle service restart requests and basic troubleshooting. - Ensure ticket updates and SLA compliance. - Participate in shift handovers and operational reviews. - Verify backup completion status. - Monitor disk usage and filesystem growth& File system management. - Perform log rotation and cleanup activities. - Coordinate server reboot and maintenance activities. Operating Systems - Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) - CentOS - Ubuntu Linux - Oracle Linux Networking Basics - TCP/IP - DNS - DHCP - SSH - FTP/SFTP - Ping, Traceroute, Telnet, Preferred Certifications - Any Linux version and vendor. Cloud Knowledge - Any Cloud platform hand on and infra knowledge Originally posted on Himalayas