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Lead Software Engineer – Linux L3 + Scripting (Taleo- 2600089D)
Lead System Engineer – Linux Hardening
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Lead System Engineer with strong expertise in Linux administration, Kickstart, and OS lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will design and implement automation strategies for large-scale deployments, ensure compliance with security standards, and manage Red Hat environments efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full OS lifecycle for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8/9); RHEL 10.
- Implement and maintain patch management processes across large infrastructures.
- Ensure system security and compliance with CIS Benchmark and OS hardening best practices.
- Collaborate with infrastructure teams on Virtualization (VMware), Storage, and Network.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex issues in production environments.
- Follow internal processes (SOPs, ITIL, escalation, time tracking).
Experience And Qualifications
- 10+years of experience in Linux/Unix administration and automation.
- Must have experience in Unix Servers operating system Administration, deploying, managing large Unix server infrastructure.
- Must have excellent OS knowledge of Unix, Linux, Red Hat Linux 7/8/9.
- Expertise in Kickstart, scripting (Shell, Python, Perl), and configuration management.
- Good knowledge and hands-on experience in Virtualization (VMware), Storage, and Network.
- Solid understanding of OS hardening and compliance frameworks (CIS Benchmark).
- Proven experience in patch management at scale.
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with RHEL 10.
- Experience with clustering and large-scale automation tools (Ansible, Puppet).
Education : Engineering Graduate / MCA / Computer Science Graduate or PG.
Your future duties and responsibilities
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
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