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- Technical Support Engineer (Linux / Windows / GitLab / Networking)

Job Title

Technical Support Engineer

Experience

1-3 Years

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and technically skilled Technical Support Engineer with 2-3 years of experience in Linux, Windows Server administration, GitLab, and networking. The ideal candidate should possess strong troubleshooting skills and be capable of supporting server infrastructure, network devices, and DevOps tools while ensuring high system availability.

Key Responsibilities

Provide L2 technical support for Linux and Windows servers.

Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux (Ubuntu/RHEL/CentOS) and Windows Server environments.

Monitor server health, system performance, and resource utilization.

Troubleshoot application, OS, and infrastructure-related issues.

Manage user accounts, permissions, and system services.

Support GitLab administration, repository management, user access, branching, and merge requests.

Assist development teams with Git workflows and CI/CD pipeline troubleshooting.

Configure and troubleshoot networking issues including routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and load balancing.

Support firewall administration, including policy creation, NAT, ACLs, and security rule implementation.

Diagnose connectivity issues using tools such as ping, traceroute, tcpdump,



netstat, and Wireshark.

Coordinate with application, database, network, and security teams for incident resolution.

Perform system patching, upgrades, and preventive maintenance.

Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and incident reports.

Participate in on-call support and production issue handling when required.

Required Skills

Operating Systems

Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS)

Windows Server Administration

Version Control

Git

GitLab Administration

Repository Management

Branching & Merging

GitLab CI/CD (basic knowledge)

Networking

TCP/IP

Routing & Switching

VLANs

DNS

DHCP

NAT

VPN

Load Balancing

Firewall Administration

Troubleshooting Tools

SSH

PuTTY

WinSCP tcpdump netstat traceroute ping

Wireshark

Scripting (Preferred)

Bash Shell Scripting

PowerShell (basic)

Monitoring (Preferred)

Zabbix

Grafana

Prometheus

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or OpenStack is an advantage.

Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is desirable.

Experience with HAProxy, Nginx, Apache, or Keepalived is a plus.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to work independently and within a team.

Good documentation skills.

Ability to handle multiple incidents in a rapid-paced environment.

Willingness to learn new technologies.

Preferred Certifications (Optional)

RHCSA

Microsoft Certified: Windows Server

CCNA

LPIC

GitLab Certified Associate (preferred)

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