Job Information

- Date Opened 10/16/2026
- Job Type Full time
- Industry IT Services
- Remote Job

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Position Title

Linux Administrator (L1 Support Engineer)

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Linux L1 Administrator to provide first-level support for Linux servers and infrastructure. The role involves monitoring system performance, handling incidents, performing routine administration tasks, and ensuring server availability in a 24x7 production setting. Candidate should have a foundational understanding of Linux operating systems, networking, troubleshooting, and IT service management processes.

Roles & Responsibilities

- Monitor Linux servers, applications, and services using enterprise monitoring tools.

- Monitor CPU, Memory, Disk, Swap, Network, and Process utilization.

- Respond to alerts and incidents generated by monitoring platforms.

- Escalate unresolved issues to L2/L3 teams as per escalation matrix.

- Perform daily server health checks.

- User account creation, modification, and deletion.

- Password resets and account unlocks.





- File system and directory permission management.

- Basic package installation and updates using: YUM/DNF ,APT ,RPM

- Diagnose and resolve basic Linux OS issues.

- Analyze system logs and identify recurring issues.

- Handle service restart requests and basic troubleshooting.

- Ensure ticket updates and SLA compliance.

- Participate in shift handovers and operational reviews.

- Verify backup completion status.

- Monitor disk usage and filesystem growth & File system management.

- Perform log rotation and cleanup activities.

- Coordinate server reboot and maintenance activities.

Operating Systems

- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

- CentOS

- Ubuntu Linux

- Oracle Linux

Networking Basics

- TCP/IP

- DNS

- DHCP

- SSH

- FTP/SFTP

- Ping, Traceroute, Telnet,

Preferred Certifications

- Any Linux version and vendor.

Cloud Knowledge

- Any Cloud platform hand on and infra knowledge

📌 Linux AdministratorSupport Engineer) (India)
🏢 ElfOnze Technologies
📍 India