Job Title: Linux Engineer / Senior System Administrator

Job Location: Hyderabad / Chennai

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Mode: Onsite – 5 Days Work From Office

Experience: 5+ Years

CTC: Up to ₹18 LPA

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior System Administrator / Linux Engineer to manage and support enterprise Linux/Unix environments across VMware-based on-premises and hybrid infrastructure.

The role involves Linux administration, Puppet automation, VMware infrastructure management, production support, incident management, scripting, and ITSM processes in a regulated enterprise workplace.

Key Responsibilities

- Administer, build, patch, tune, and maintain enterprise Linux/Unix systems.

- Perform system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and access management.

- Develop and maintain Puppet modules and manifests for configuration automation.

- Automate server provisioning, patching, application deployment, and configuration management.

- Manage VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter environments.

- Provision and manage Linux/Unix VMs and templates.

- Support performance management, capacity planning, DR, and high-availability initiatives.

- Participate in P1/P2 incidents, troubleshooting, RCA, and production support.

- Develop automation scripts using Bash and/or Python.

- Troubleshoot networking concepts including TCP/IP and DNS.





- Work with enterprise storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.

- Execute changes through ServiceNow/ITSM, including CAB, risk assessment, and rollback procedures.

- Maintain runbooks, SOPs, technical documentation, and audit-ready records.

- Participate in DR drills and failover testing.

Mandatory Skills

- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Linux Administration.

- Strong expertise in Puppet Configuration Management.

- Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.

- Strong production support and incident management experience.

- Hands-on scripting experience with Bash and/or Python.

- Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, and storage systems.

- Experience with ITSM, incident management, and change management.

- Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Certifications

- RHCSA / RHCE

- VMware VCP

- Puppet Certified Professional

- ITIL

Work Requirements

- 5 days work from office in Hyderabad or Chennai.

- Willingness to work rotational shifts, including early morning, mid-afternoon, and night shifts.

- Weekend support may be required, with compensatory off on weekdays.

- Candidate must be flexible with shift timings.

- Willingness to attend a face-to-face final interview is required.

Interview Process

2 Levels of Technical Interviews

📌 Linux engineer (Hyderabad)
🏢 Connexr Solutions
📍 Hyderabad