- We are looking for Linux Engineer with Linux with any os like NixOS or RHEL or GUIX or Immutable OS with nf tables or IP tables experience, Ansible python scripting
- Location: Pan India
- Deploy, configure, and support enterprise Linux servers across production and non-production environments.
- Implement and manage Linux operating systems, including NixOS, RHEL, GUIX, and other immutable OS platforms.
- Deploy and configure Linux-based networking and security services.
- Implement Linux firewall solutions using nftables and stateful firewall technologies.
- Configure Linux networking, including Layer 2 networking, routing, VLANs, and security zoning.
- Support deployment and integration of enterprise firewall platforms, including Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Check Point.
- Implement and troubleshoot Linux security controls, host hardening, and network segmentation.
- Configure and support Cilium for Kubernetes networking and security (where applicable).
- Deploy and maintain Suricata IDS/IPS and Zeek network monitoring solutions (preferred).
- Perform Linux system upgrades, patching, migrations, and implementation activities.
- Troubleshoot operating system, networking, firewall, and security-related issues.
- Collaborate with Network, Security, Cloud, and Infrastructure teams during project delivery.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, implementation guides, and operational procedures.
- Participate in change management activities and support implementation during maintenance windows.
- Ensure Linux environments comply with customer security policies and operational standards.

- Mandatory Skills & Experience

- Minimum 8 years of hands-on Linux administration and engineering experience.
- Strong experience with:
- NixOS
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- GUIX or other immutable Linux operating systems
- Strong deployment and implementation experience within enterprise Linux environments.




- Experience implementing Linux networking and security solutions.
- Robust knowledge of:
- Linux Networking
- Layer 2 Networking
- TCP/IP
- VLANs
- Security Zoning
- Stateful Firewalls
- Hands-on experience with nftables.
- Experience integrating Linux environments with enterprise firewall platforms, including:
- Cisco Firewalls
- Fortinet FortiGate
- Palo Alto Networks
- Check Point
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Experience working in enterprise and data centre environments.
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with Cilium for cloud-native networking and security.
- Experience deploying or administering Suricata IDS/IPS.
- Experience using Zeek for network traffic analysis and security monitoring.
- Knowledge of container platforms such as Kubernetes and Docker.
- Experience with Linux automation and configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, SaltStack).
- Scripting experience using:
- Bash
- Python
- Shell Scripting
- Knowledge of SELinux and Linux security hardening.
- Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps practices.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Preferred Certifications

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

Key Competencies

- Strong Linux troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent understanding of Linux security architecture.
- Strong analytical and root cause analysis abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong documentation and technical reporting skills.
- Customer-focused with the ability to deliver high-quality implementation projects.
- Ability to manage multiple deployment activities in a fast-paced environment.

📌 Linux Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Prodapt
📍 Bengaluru