Senior Linux System Administrator

Job Title: Senior Linux System Administrator (L3)

NOTE:

• All roles are Full-Time (FTE) and 100% Onsite.
• Local candidates are strongly preferred.
• Relocation may be considered for strong/100% fit candidates, relocation assistance will be provided.
• Long-distance relocations (e.g., CA to East Coast states) will NOT be considered.

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Role Summary

Seeking a hands-on L3 Linux Administrator to own stability, availability, and performance across large-scale Linux environments. The role demands deep troubleshooting skills, strong exposure to Veritas Clustering (VCS), SAN/NAS storage, and close coordination with data center teams for hardware incidents. The ideal candidate will work independently, lead incident resolution, and improve BAU operations through automation and best practices.

Required Experience & Skills

• 8–12+ years in enterprise Linux system administration with proven L3 ownership.

• Strong hands-on with VCS (Veritas Cluster Server), VxVM, VxFS, and HA/DR patterns.

• Solid SAN/NAS experience: LUNs, zoning, multipath, NFS/SMB.

• Demonstrated success working independently and leading during critical incidents.

• Advanced troubleshooting: kernel, performance, storage, and cluster-level failures.

• Scripting proficiency (Bash; Python preferred). Familiar with Ansible.

• Familiarity with VMware/KVM and basic cloud (AWS/Azure/Linux in cloud) concepts.

• Strong documentation discipline (SOPs, MOPs, RCAs) and ITIL-aligned processes.