Senior Linux Admin

Wipro • Abbott, PA

225d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Wipro Limited is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients' most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. The position is for a Linux Admin on a contract basis for 6+ months with a possible extension of hire, located in Abbott Park, IL.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Linux administration.
• Hands-on experience with installing and rebuilding systems (Physical and virtual).
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 6.x/7.x/8.x/9.x.
• Familiarity with RedHat Satellite for patching.
• Experience in administration and configuration of NFS and Samba servers.
• Proficiency in Ansible automation platform for software deployment.
• Experience in monitoring and troubleshooting Linux-based servers.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the VMWare environment and hypervisors.
• Understanding of Incident and change management process.
• Experience with Hyper converged environments.
• Familiarity with VMware vSphere and Nutanix Acropolis Hypervisor.

Responsibilities

• Monitor infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, participate in security and compliance activities, process RMAs, and collect & report logging and metrics.
• Support the growth of existing large physical and virtual infrastructure in a hybrid model with private clouds in a secure, stable, and maintainable manner.
• Ensure Security and Compliance of UNIX/Linux systems.
• Implement appropriate routine software and hardware solutions to ensure integrity.
• Maintain all supporting documentation for comprehensive operating system, hardware and software configuration.
• Monitor primary responses for information technology related security incidents and violations.
• Keep current with new security and network monitoring technologies, applicable laws, and regulations.
• Install new/rebuild existing systems (Physical and virtual) in accordance with standard and operational requirements.
• Work with vendors to resolve any issues encountered during development.
• Upgrade Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 6.x/7.x/8.x/9.x and be familiar with RedHat Satellite for patching.
• Administer and configure NFS and Samba servers.
• Focus on maintenance and support of Linux-based servers.
• Install new software releases, system upgrades, evaluate and install OS Security patches, and resolve software related problems.
• Familiar with Ansible automation platform for software deployment.
• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs.
• Monitor space used and space available in file systems in use.
• Troubleshoot and configure Hardware, CPU Utilization and disk space utilization, User & Group administration.
• Work with application & database teams to resolve performance issues, capacity issues, replication, and other distributed data issues.
• Participate in P1/P2 issues and On-Call rotation for after-hours support. Manage RCAs.
• Understand the VMWare environment and the hypervisors.
• Understand Incident and change management process.
• Be proficient in event correlation, RCA writing and the problem management process.
• Work in a 24x7 environment.
• Understanding of the Hyper converged environment is an added advantage.
• Understanding of VMware vSphere and Nutanix Acropolis Hypervisor would be an added advantage.
• Thorough understanding of principles, practices, and techniques used in administering Complex Unix/Linux environments.

Benefits

• Expected annual pay ranges from $90,000 to $110,000.
• Eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off (inclusive of sick leave).
• Other paid and unpaid leave options.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services