Job Title:
Linux Platform Engineering

Location:
Hyderabad India (Hybrid)

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated engineer to serve in our Compute Chapter supporting Linux Platforms. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in Linux administration, OS hardening, patching, performance tuning, automation, and enterprise platform operations across a large scale setting. The ideal candidate will guide junior engineers and drive operational excellence across Linux infrastructure services.

Key Responsibilities

Linux Administration
- Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems across private and public cloud environments
- Manage system lifecycle activities including provisioning, patching, upgrades, technology currency, and decommissioning
- Monitor Linux platform health, performance, availability, and capacity through automation and enhanced observability capabilities
- Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for Linux platform incidents and recurring problems




- Implement Linux security hardening and compliance standards including CIS benchmark alignment where applicable
- Manage user access, permissions, authentication, SSH, sudo, LDAP, and Active Directory integration

Automation & Orchestration
- Build and maintain automation scripts and frameworks using Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent tools
- Automate recurring Linux operational tasks including provisioning, patching, monitoring, reporting, and remediation
- Integrate Linux environments with enterprise automation platforms, observability toolsets, and CI/CD pipelines

24x7 Operations & Incident Management
- Support 24x7 Linux operations including software patching, technology currency, and vulnerability management
- Oversee incident response, root cause analysis, problem management, and service restoration for Linux infrastructure services

Mentorship & Collaboration
- Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learn

📌 Linux Platform Engineering (Hyderabad)
🏢 The Hartford India
📍 Hyderabad