About the job

Job Description: Systems Engineer (Linux Specialist)

Location: Kollam, Kerala

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Experience: 1 to 3+ years

We are looking for a motivated Systems Engineer with a deep passion for Linux environments and a tinker mindset. In this role, you wont just be running scripts; you will be responsible for maintaining the health of our infrastructure. You will use your knowledge of Linux internals and networking to deploy, manage, and troubleshoot the services that keep our systems running.

If you enjoy diving into log files to solve problems and are eager to learn and work with modern web technologies, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

System Administration: Install, configure, and maintain Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian across different environments
Service Management: Deploy and manage essential services including Nginx, MySQL, and Redis
Troubleshooting and Analysis: Monitor system performance and identify issues such as filesystem errors, memory leaks, and CPU spikes
Network Operations: Apply knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, and SSH to ensure connectivity and system security
Automation and Tooling: Use Linux utilities and shell scripting to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency
Log Management: Review system and application logs proactively to identify and resolve issues early

Required Skills and Qualifications

Linux Expertise: Strong proficiency with the Linux command line. Comfortable using tools such as grep, awk, sed, top or htop, journalctl, and systemd
Networking Fundamentals: Good understanding of subnets, ports, firewalls such as iptables or ufw, and load balancing concepts
Problem Solving: Ability to diagnose errors and identify root causes by analyzing system resources such as disk space, memory, and limits
Hardware and Virtualization Awareness: Basic understanding of CPU usage, I/O operations, and how software interacts with physical or virtual systems

Soft Skills and The Right Fit

Curiosity: Willingness to continuously learn and explore new technologies
Analytical Thinking: Focus on identifying root causes instead of temporary fixes
Documentation: Ability to document processes and solutions clearly for team use

What We Offer

Opportunity to work with a modern technology stack
A culture that encourages learning and technical growth
Guidance and mentorship from experienced engineers

Bonus Points: Experience with personal projects, home lab setups, or familiarity with tools like tmux or screen is an added advantage.

Earn certifications in these skills

Who can apply

Only those candidates can apply who:

1. have minimum 1 years of experience

Salary

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Annual CTC: Competitive salary

Number of openings

Editor’s note

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Linux System Engineer