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Linux Admin-5-8Yrs || Mumbai-Thane ||WFO Only

WNS Global Services
Full Timemid
Mumbai, Maharashtra, INPosted March 17, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

A Linux System Administrator is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux-based systems and servers to ensure they operate smoothly, securely, and efficiently. Key duties include managing user accounts, performing backups, monitoring system performance, applying patches and updates, and troubleshooting issues. This role requires a strong understanding of Linux command-line tools and often involves scripting to automate tasks and collaborate with other IT teams to maintain a stable IT environment

Install, configure, and monitor the Linux server management and operating system

Troubleshoot glitches and resolve bugs and other technical issues in the Linux operating systems

Perform Linux system management by monitoring system performance and security continually

Maintain system documentation by ensuring that everything is diligently logged and recorded periodically

Create, execute, and maintain scripts that aid in system automation as a Linux administrator

Ensure that the system is up-to-date and provide technical support to the users to efficiently and effectively make use of the Linux operating system

Having a minimum of 5+ years of Experience in Managing Physical and Virtual Servers in a large environment typically 300+ Servers.

  • b. Should be expert in Server Hardware and OS troubleshooting with ability to resolve issues in the lowest possible time.
  • c. Experience in handling Servers across multiple OS flavors (opensource).
  • d. Ability to handle escalations and manage environment single handedly whenever required.
  • f. Provide RCA for Technical issues.
  • g. Experience in tracking server activity, performing upgrades of software, addressing technical problems.
  • h. Working experience of HyperV and Vmware technologies.
  • Ability to face various audits.
  • j. Ability to prepare Technical SOP's and bring in improvements.
  • k. Good Documentation Skills preferred.
  • l. Knowledge of networking fundamentals.
  • m. Knowledge of ITIL Preferred.

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