Linux Platform Engineer (Contract)

Key Responsibilities:
Linux System Administration:
Install, Configure, Harden, Patch, and maintain Linux systems (primarily RHEL-based distributions)

Perform OS tuning, performance optimisation, and capacity planning

Ensure system security compliance (CIS benchmarks, patching, vulnerability remediation)

Infrastructure Operations:
Manage Linux systems across development, testing, and production environments

Provide Level 3 support for Linux-related incidents and issues

Support high availability and disaster recovery configurations

Automation & DevOps:
Develop and maintain automation using Ansible, Bash, and Python

Automate provisioning, patching, and configuration management workflows

Working knowledge of BigFix for endpoint management, patch deployment, software distribution and compliance reporting.

Continuously improving system efficiency through infrastructure-as-code practices

System Monitoring & Reliability:
Monitor system health, logs, and performance using enterprise monitoring tools

Troubleshoot system bottlenecks, kernel issues, and application dependencies

Ensure high system availability and uptime

Working knowledge of Zabbix for infrastructure monitoring, alert management, and performance monitoring.

Hardware & Platform Support:
Support physical server infrastructure, including installation and maintenance

Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for hardware-related issues

Documentation & Compliance:
Maintain documentation of system configurations, procedures, and runbooks

Ensure compliance with internal policies, security standards, and audit requirements

Requirements:
Degree in computer science/information technology

Minimum 4 years of experience in IT Infrastructure Engineer role supportingcritical system

Experienced in developing infrastructure automation using Ansible and shell scripting.

Strong hands-on expertise in RHEL / Linux (LVM, Networking, Kernel tuning)

Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible preferred)

Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash) and familiarity with Python

Experience working in large-scale production environments

Familiarity with containers (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus

Understanding of security hardening and compliance standards

Red Hat certification (RHCSA/RHCE) is highly desirable

Ability to provide 24x7 support and handle standby/on-call support whenever needed.

Strong working knowledge of the banking environment.

Experience with MAS TRM Guidelines and PCI-DSS security compliance requirements will be an added advantage.

Soft Skills:
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Detail-orientated with strong documentation skills.

Self-motivated and possesses strong analytical skills, sharp and meticulous.

Strong interpersonal skills and good time management skills.

ITIL certification is an added advantage

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