: Linux L2 Engineer (RHEL & Kubernetes)

Role Overview The Linux L2 Engineer will be responsible for advanced troubleshooting, system administration, and performance optimization of RHEL-based environments, with exposure to Kubernetes clusters. This role bridges operational support and engineering, ensuring stability, scalability, and security of production systems.

Core Responsibilities

- RHEL server management: Install, configure, and maintain RHEL servers across physical and virtual environments.
- Troubleshooting escalations: Handle L2 tickets related to OS, networking, and application-level issues.
- System monitoring: Use tools like Prometheus, Grafana or any NMS tools for proactive monitoring and alert handling.
- Patch and kernel updates: Apply patches, perform kernel upgrades, and validate system stability post-update.
- Networking support: Diagnose issues with DNS, DHCP, routing, firewalls, and load balancers.
- Storage management: Manage LVM, RAID, NFS, iSCSI, and troubleshoot disk performance issues.
- Kubernetes basics: Assist in managing pods, deployments, services, and troubleshoot container runtime issues.
- Scripting and automation: Write Bash/Python scripts for repetitive tasks, log parsing, and system automation.
- Documentation:



Maintain runbooks, troubleshooting guides, and configuration records.

Required Technical Skills

- Strong hands-on experience with RHEL 8/9/10 & other flavors of Linux administration.
- Familiarity with systemd, SELinux, and package management (yum/dnf).
- Knowledge of Kubernetes fundamentals (kubectl commands, YAML manifests, pod lifecycle).
- Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash, Python preferred).
- Experience with monitoring tools (zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana).
- Understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, SSH).
- Exposure to storage technologies (LVM, RAID, NFS).

Preferred Technical Skills

- Experience with automation/configuration tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
- Knowledge of container runtimes (Docker).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS EC2).

Candidate Profile

- 3-6 years of strong relevant experience in Linux system administration.
- Robust analytical and troubleshooting mindset.
- Ability to work in rotational shifts and handle 24x7 production support.
- Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Networking, Security).

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