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