Linux Engineer

As an L1 Linux Engineer, your role involves providing first-line support, monitoring, and basic administration for Linux-based servers. You will handle day-to-day incidents, execute predefined procedures, and escalate issues to L2/L3 teams when necessary. This position is suitable for candidates who are starting their career in Linux system administration with strong fundamentals and a willingness to learn. **Responsibilities:** - Monitor Linux servers and critical services using standard monitoring tools. - Respond to alerts, tickets, and incidents promptly. - Perform basic user and group management tasks such as creating, modifying, and disabling accounts. - Manage file system permissions and handle routine storage tasks. - Execute regular health checks on servers, including monitoring CPU, memory, and disk utilization. - Apply routine OS updates and patches under guidance. - Start, stop, and check the status of common services like SSH, Apache/Nginx, etc. - Verify backups and assist in restore requests. - Escalate complex issues to L2/L3 Linux engineers with detailed troubleshooting logs. - Maintain accurate documentation for activities and resolutions. - Follow ITIL processes for incident, change, and problem management. **Qualifications Required:** - Basic knowledge of Linux operating systems such as RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, and SUSE. - Familiarity with command-line operations for file management, permissions, and processes. - Understanding of networking fundamentals including IP, DNS, ping, and traceroute. - Awareness of basic storage concepts like mounting, partitions, and LVM. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to follow runbooks.,