We are looking for a

Linux Server Administrator with 1–3 years of hands-on experience

to manage, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux-based infrastructure and production servers.The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in

Ubuntu/Linux system administration , networking, security, troubleshooting, and server management. Familiarity with

Docker and Kubernetes

is expected, but the primary focus of this role will be Linux server administration and infrastructure operations.Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot

Ubuntu/Linux servers .Perform day-to-day Linux system administration, including user management, permissions, processes, services, packages, storage, and system resources.Monitor server health, CPU, memory, disk usage, network activity, and system performance.Troubleshoot Linux server, networking, storage, and application-related issues.Manage

SSH, firewalls, users, groups, permissions, sudo access, and basic Linux security hardening .Configure and maintain

Nginx and Apache

web servers and reverse proxy configurations.Manage DNS, TCP/IP, ports, routing, and other basic networking components.Deploy and manage

Docker containers , images, volumes, networks, and containerized applications.Perform basic

Kubernetes administration and troubleshooting , including pods, deployments, services, namespaces, logs, and resource management.Monitor and analyze system and application logs to identify and resolve issues.Manage server backups, storage, disk space, and basic disaster recovery procedures.Automate repetitive administrative tasks using

Bash scripting ; basic Python knowledge is a plus.Assist development and DevOps teams with server, deployment, and infrastructure-related issues.Follow established security, backup, monitoring, and maintenance procedures.Maintain documentation for server configurations, troubleshooting procedures,



and standard operating procedures.Participate in production support and resolve infrastructure issues within defined timelines.Required Skills

1–3 years of hands-on experience in Linux Server Administration .Strong working knowledge of

Ubuntu Linux .Good understanding of Linux:Users, groups, permissions, and sudoProcesses and servicesPackage managementFile systems and disk managementSystem logsSSHCron/systemdGood understanding of

Linux networking , including TCP/IP, DNS, ports, routing, and firewalls.Hands-on experience with

Docker

and basic container management.Basic to good understanding of

Kubernetes

concepts and troubleshooting.Experience with

Nginx or Apache .Ability to troubleshoot server and application issues using Linux command-line tools.Basic

Bash scripting

and automation skills.Familiarity with monitoring tools such as

Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, Nagios, or similar .Basic understanding of

Git

and deployment/CI/CD processes.Experience with backup management, storage, and log analysis.Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.Preferred Skills

Experience managing Linux servers in a production environment.Familiarity with

docker / containerd

and Linux container runtimes.Knowledge of centralized logging tools such as

Loki, ELK/Elastic Stack , or similar.Understanding of

SSL/TLS certificates

and HTTPS configuration.Basic understanding of load balancing and reverse proxy concepts.Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Proxmox, or KVM.Basic knowledge of Linux performance troubleshooting and optimization.What We Are Looking For

Robust hands-on Linux troubleshooting ability.Someone comfortable working from the

Linux command line .Ability to investigate problems independently rather than relying solely on documentation.Willingness to learn and work with Docker, Kubernetes, monitoring, and automation tools.Good attention to detail, especially when making changes to production systems.Ability to work effectively with developers and other infrastructure team members.

📌 Linux Server Administrator (Mumbai)
🏢 iZOOlogic
📍 Mumbai