LINUX Systems Integration Specialist

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a LINUX Systems Integration Specialist to join our team in Bangalore, Karnātaka (IN-KA), India (IN).

Job Description:
•    Educational Qualification:
Must be a graduate (B. Tech/B.E./MCA or equivalent). •    Experience:
8 to 10 years of experience in Linux/Unix system administration in large-scale enterprise environments. 
•    Advanced Linux Administration: 
o    Deep expertise in Linux OS (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE, Rocky). 
o    Strong knowledge of kernel tuning, performance optimization, system internals, and capacity planning. 
o    Expertise in troubleshooting complex production issues. 
•    Automation & Configuration Management: 
o    Strong hands-on experience with Ansible / Puppet / Chef for configuration management and automation. 
o    Proficiency in Bash and Python scripting for automation and operational efficiency. 
o    Experience in building reusable automation frameworks. 
•    Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure: 
o    Hands-on experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS / Azure / GCP). 
o    Experience managing Linux workloads in cloud and hybrid environments. 
o    Understanding of cloud-native services, IAM, networking, and storage. 
•    Containers & Orchestration: 
o    Strong working knowledge of Docker / Podman. 
o    Hands-on experience with Kubernetes / OpenShift administration and troubleshooting. 
•    Monitoring, Observability & Reliability: 
o    Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK stack, Splunk or similar tools. 
o    Exposure to SRE practices (SLI/SLO, alerting, incident response, error budgets). 
o    Ability to implement proactive monitoring and improve system reliability. 
•    Security & Compliance: 
o    Strong understanding of Linux security, hardening, and vulnerability management. 
o    Experience with compliance standards (CIS, STIG, ISO, SOC2) and audit support. 
•    Incident, Problem & Change Management: 
o    Lead major incident handling (P1/P2), perform RCA, and implement preventive measures. 
o    Strong knowledge of ITIL practices and governance. 
•    System Design & Implementation: 
o    Ability to design and implement scalable, highly available Linux environments. 
o    Experience in migrations, upgrades, and data center/cloud transformations. 
•    Collaboration & DevOps Integration: 
o    Work closely with DevOps, application, and cloud teams for CI/CD integration. 
o    Exposure to tools like Jenkins, Git, Terraform is desirable. 
•    UNIX & Legacy Systems (Optional): 
o    Knowledge of AIX/Solaris for legacy system support is an added advantage. 
•    Certifications: 
o    RHCE/RHCA, LFCS/LFCE, or Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure) preferred. 
•    Soft Skills & Leadership: 
o    Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. 
o    Ability to mentor L1/L2 engineers and guide technical teams. 
o    Ownership mindset with strong analytical and decision-making ability. 
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Years of Experience:
•    8 to 10 Years 
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Work Timings:
•    Willing to work in rotational shifts / on-call support in a 24x7 environment."

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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