Contract Duration: 6 months
Availability: Immediate
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, administer, and optimize:
RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7/8/9
Solaris 10/11 with zones/LDOMs , ZFS
IBM AIX servers - Perform:
OS migrations (RHEL 7/8 to 9)
Storage addition and performance tuning
Server patching , hardening , and security updates - Conduct root cause analysis, implement fixes, and maintain documentation
- User administration and access control on RHEL, AIX, and Solaris systems
- Engage in incident , change , and configuration management
- Work on monthly log monitoring , maintenance , and reporting
- Ensure high system uptime and 24x7 production support
- Perform health checks, crash dump analysis, and hardware troubleshooting
- Coordinate with vendors and support teams for implementation and upgrades
- Application-level support: Squid Proxy , Apache , Tomcat , SMTP , Splunk
- Automate tasks using Shell scripting and Ansible
- Knowledge of Azure , load balancers , firewalls , and public cloud environments
- Experience with Red Hat Satellite for patching and repo troubleshooting
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on with Linux/Unix OS installation , clustering, patching, and troubleshooting
- Deep knowledge of:
LVM , GFS , NFS , DNS , Automount
Linux security & audit configurations - Experience in:
Crash dump and log analysis
Splunk , Squid Proxy , Webservers
Shell scripting and automation tools (e.g., Ansible) - Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and Virtualization
- Prior experience in WOG (Whole-of-Government) environments is a plus
- Willingness to be on 24x7 support rotation
- Strong communication and documentation skills