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Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Linux Engineer RedHat / Ubuntu / Debian (L3 Managed Services)


Company: SHI | LOCUZ


Location: Hyderabad


Experience: 8+ Years


Level: L3 Managed Services


Shift: 24/7 Rotational Support


Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Preferred / Max 1520 Days


Job Overview


We are looking for a highly experienced Sr. Linux Engineer to join our Managed Services team at SHI | LOCUZ. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Linux systems (RedHat, Ubuntu, Debian), with strong troubleshooting skills and a passion for building and maintaining highly available and secure enterprise infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Handle L3 escalations and client-facing incidents
  • Design, manage, and support Linux-based infrastructure environments
  • Provide consultative and technical leadership in managing complex IT issues
  • Automate operational tasks using scripting (Shell, Python, etc.)
  • Implement system security, compliance, and governance best practices
  • Monitor system performance, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and ensure 24x7 availability
  • Triage technical issues and recommend effective solutions
  • Ensure change management processes are followed with minimal disruption
  • Represent the team in major incident reviews and vendor escalations
  • Provide mentorship to junior engineers and foster team development
  • Work closely with application vendors and cross-functional IT teams
  • Evaluate and onboard new technologies and tools for automation and efficiency
  • Interface with ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Autotask) for issue tracking

Required Skills & Experience:


  • 8+ years of experience in Linux system engineering (RedHat/Ubuntu/Debian)
  • Hands-on experience in Managed Services environments (L3 support level)
  • Strong exposure to cloud platforms like AWS and/or Azure
  • Experience in automation and scripting (Shell, Bash, Python, Ansible, etc.)
  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools and ticketing systems
  • Strong understanding of system security and compliance frameworks

Preferred Certifications (Optional but Advantageous):


  • RHCE / RHCSA
  • AWS SysOps Administrator / Azure Administrator
  • ITIL Foundation

Why Join SHI | LOCUZ?


  • Work with a high-performing global infrastructure team
  • Exposure to cutting-edge Linux and cloud technologies
  • Supportive environment with strong learning and growth opportunities

Competitive benefits and long-term career development

Job Classification

Industry: IT Services & Consulting
Functional Area / Department: Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Role Category: IT Network
Role: System Administrator / Engineer
Employement Type: Full time

Contact Details:

Company: Locuz
Location(s): Hyderabad

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Keyskills:   Ubuntu Redhat Linux Linux System Administration rhel cluster Debian Linux Administration Kernel Upgrade LDAP crontab linux backup Clustering Linux Troubleshooting Automation Tools Cluster Management Centos Disk Management RHCE Linux Support

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