Linux Support Engineer

Role Summary We are looking for a Linux Support Engineer to manage, monitor, and support Linux-based systems and infrastructure. The role involves troubleshooting Linux-related issues, ensuring system stability, and providing technical support to internal teams for business-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for Linux servers (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security
• Troubleshoot Linux OS, application, and network-related issues
• Manage user access, permissions, and system configurations
• Perform system updates, patching, and backups
• Handle server logs, process monitoring, and disk management
• Coordinate with application, network, and security teams for issue resolution
• Support deployment and maintenance of applications on Linux servers
• Ensure uptime of trading, back-office, and internal applications
• Document incidents, root cause analysis, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Technical Skills Required

• Strong hands-on experience with Linux OS administration
• Knowledge of shell scripting (Bash)
• Basic understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, SSH)
• Experience with system monitoring tools and log analysis
• Familiarity with firewall rules and security best practices
• Exposure to databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL) is a plus
• Experience in financial services or stock broking domain is an advantage

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a production environment
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Willingness to provide support during critical hours, if required

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Relevant Linux certifications (RHCE/RHCSA) are a plus