Job Description

Senior Systems Administrator




Primary Skills




8+ years of hands on Linux administration


trouble shooting and handling of various Server level issues


Ability to analyze complex problem under pressure and devise effective solutions


Excellent Communication Skills




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We are looking for a proactive Linux Administrator with strong experience in enterprise environments. The role involves managing Linux systems, virtualization, automation, monitoring, and basic cloud operations.




Responsibility




Administer and support Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)


Manage VMware infrastructure and virtual machines


Monitor systems using SCOM and respond to alerts


Perform OS patching and updates across environments


Automate tasks using Ansible and shell/Python scripting


Support job scheduling using AutoSys


Handle basic IBM MQ configurations and troubleshooting


Manage hardware using HP OneView


Collaborate with teams for issue resolution and performance tuning


Assist with basic cloud operations (AWS, Azure, or GCP)


Hands-on experience on troubleshooting server-side Network related


issue in coordination with network team


Strong Linux system administration experience


Hands-on with VMware and virtualization concepts


Experience with Ansible for automation


Familiarity with HP OneView and SCOM


Knowledge of patching tools and processes


AutoSys job scheduling experience


Basic understanding of IBM MQ


Scripting skills (Shell, Bash, Python)


Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)


Storage


Backup


administration and maintenance tasks of Linux systems in a 24/7 data center environment


Development of automation programs and scripts


Troubleshooting of difficult technical problems escalated from technical support


5+ year of experience administrating Linux and Windows systems


Good debugging, problem solving/analytical skills


Excellent written and verbal communication

About Virtusa

Teamwork, quality of life, professional and personal development: values that Virtusa is proud to embody. When you join us, you join a team of 27,000 people globally that cares about your growth -- one that seeks to provide you with exciting projects, opportunities and work with state of the art technologies throughout your career with us.



Great minds, great potential: it all comes together at Virtusa. We value collaboration and the team environment of our company, and seek to provide great minds with a dynamic place to nurture new ideas and foster excellence.



Virtusa was founded on principles of equal opportunity for all, and so does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.