Requisition ID 10284 - Posted 07/21/2026

Job Description – Linux Support Engineer / Kubernetes Administrator (4–6 Years)

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Linux Support Engineer / Kubernetes Administrator with 4–6 years of experience to join our Infrastructure Engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess strong Linux operating system fundamentals, hands-on Kubernetes administration experience, and solid Python scripting skills.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and support Kubernetes clusters, including deployment, configuration, monitoring, and issue resolution.
- Analyze and troubleshoot system performance, resource utilization, and bottlenecks across compute and container platforms.
- Perform hardware installation, replacement, and basic hardware troubleshooting when required.
- Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate operational tasks, monitoring, and routine system administration activities.
- Work closely with infrastructure, application, and platform engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues.
- Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge articles.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

- 4–6 years of experience in Linux system administration.
- Strong experience with Ubuntu Linux and solid understanding of Linux fundamentals, including process management, memory management, filesystems, networking, system services,



user administration, and the Linux boot process. Hands-on experience administering Kubernetes clusters.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for Linux OS and Kubernetes environments.
- Good working knowledge of Python for scripting and automation.
- Exposure to hardware installation, component replacement, and basic server hardware troubleshooting.

- Experience with container technologies such as Docker.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools is an advantage.

Key Competencies

- Solid analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to triage and prioritize production incidents effectively.
- Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as in cross-functional teams.
- Customer-focused with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Ability to perform under pressure in critical production environments.

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline.

Preferred Certifications (Optional)

- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
- Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)

📌 Linux and Kubernetes Support Engineer (India)
🏢 Agiliad
📍 India