Administer and support enterprise Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8/9) servers across production and UAT
Perform offline in-place OS upgrades (e.g., using Leapp), including pre-upgrade analysis, repository setup, inhibitor resolution, and post-migration validation
Manage Linux security patching (e.g., via IBM BigFix) and ensure ongoing patch compliance
Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and inventories for configuration management and automation
Administer SAN storage infrastructure, including LUN provisioning, zoning, firmware upgrades, and storage connectivity (Brocade switches, EMC/IBM storage arrays)
Integrate VMware ESXi with storage and server provisioning workflows
Perform OS hardening per enterprise security standards
Maintain secure Linux systems using CyberArk and enforce access control policies
Manage backup operations using tools such as Veritas NetBackup or Veeam
Maintain version control of infrastructure automation scripts using Git
Support high-availability and disaster recovery initiatives, maintaining 99.9%+ system uptime
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (network, database, security, storage) to ensure smooth infrastructure delivery
Required Skills & Experience
7+ years of hands-on Unix/Linux system administration experience
Strong expertise in RHEL 7/8/9 (CentOS experience a plus)
Proven experience with SAN storage administration and Brocade SAN switch configuration