Position Overview

- Seeking a skilled Linux Administrator experienced in configuration management tools like Chef and infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform.
- Candidate should have a robust understanding of Linux environments, automation, and troubleshooting to maintain and optimize systems in production.

Primary Responsibilities

Linux Administration

- Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based systems (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
- Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and uptime.
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
- Apply kernel updates, security patches, and system enhancements.
- Manage file systems, user permissions, and perform system backups.

Configuration Management with Chef

- Develop and maintain Chef cookbooks, recipes, and roles.
- Automate provisioning and deploy applications using Chef.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues within the Chef ecosystem.
- Collaborate with development teams to implement infrastructure as code and streamline deployment pipelines.

Infrastructure as Code with Terraform

- Use Terraform to provision and manage infrastructure across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Build reusable, scalable Terraform modules.
- Troubleshoot Terraform infrastructure and maintain state files.
- Optimize resource utilization and automate operational tasks with Terraform.





System Monitoring and Support

- Implement system monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus).
- Analyze logs, respond to incidents, and resolve critical system issues.
- Document troubleshooting processes and solutions thoroughly.

Collaboration and Documentation

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system reliability and deployment workflows.
- Create and maintain documentation on system configurations and processes.
- Share knowledge and provide training to other team members.

Key Requirements

Technical Skills

- Linux Expertise: Strong experience with RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu.
- Chef: Proficient in writing Chef recipes, cookbooks, and managing Chef servers.
- Terraform: Skilled in using Terraform to implement infrastructure as code.
- Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Scripting: Proficient in Bash, Python, or similar scripting languages.
- Version Control: Experience with Git for collaboration and code versioning.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Understanding of networking and security fundamentals.
- Familiarity with Ansible or Puppet.

📌 Sr Devops Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Sonata Software
📍 Bengaluru