Job Description

Skillset- Solid experience on Linux systems, IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS), and OpenShift/Kubernetes.

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Experience – 10 - 15Years

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Location – Hyderabad/Bangalore

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Job Description – Linux Principal Engineer II

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Overview:

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We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Principal Engineer II to provide senior technical leadership in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-grade Linux platforms. This role is critical to maintaining the reliability, scalability, and security of infrastructure that underpins business-critical services. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in Linux systems, IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS), and Red Hat OpenShift/Kubernetes, and will play a key role in driving innovation, operational excellence, and platform modernization.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Serve as the technical lead for business-critical projects, owning architecture, design decisions, and successful delivery.
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- Design, implement, and maintain highly available, scalable Linux environments across on-premises and hybrid cloud platforms.
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- Administer and optimize IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS) for high-performance, distributed storage and data management.
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- Deploy, manage, and enhance container platforms using OpenShift/Kubernetes, ensuring secure and efficient application delivery.
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- Ensure system stability, performance, availability, and data integrity across all Linux-based infrastructure.
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- Develop and implement security hardening standards, ensuring compliance with organizational and industry best practices.
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- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex system and performance issues in distributed environments.
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- Drive automation initiatives using scripting and infrastructure-as-code to improve efficiency and reduce operational risk.
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- Collaborate with application, DevOps, security,



and infrastructure teams to align platform capabilities with business needs.
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- Establish and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and documentation.
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- Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
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Required Qualifications:

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- Extensive experience in Linux system engineering and administration (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Rocky Linux, or equivalent).
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- Proven expertise with IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS), including design, deployment, and performance tuning.
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- Strong experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes, including cluster management and container orchestration.
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- Deep understanding of system performance tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning.
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- Experience implementing security hardening, patching strategies, and compliance frameworks.
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- Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform).
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- Solid networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, firewalls).
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- Experience with high-availability and disaster recovery architectures.
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- Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects and influence architectural decisions.
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Preferred Qualifications:

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- Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
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- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
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- Knowledge of enterprise monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
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- Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCE, RHCA, CKA, or equivalent).
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Key Competencies:

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- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
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- Leadership mindset with the ability to drive initiatives and mentor teams.
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- Proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovation.
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- Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, high-impact environments.
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📌 Linux Principal Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Wissen Infotech
📍 Bengaluru