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Lead Linux Administrator

HCLTech
Morrisville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/20/2026

** This is the ITAR Position ** Please apply the Job Accordingly


Responsibilities:

  • Responsible to manage all Linux server hosted on On-prem and clouds.Works with remote support team, vendors, end users, Customer Service Representatives and other technical staff to resolve Linux servers issues.
  • Be responsible for working on critical issues and have ability to provide detail RCA.
  • Be responsible to manage the cluster servers, server Patching and servers builds using the automate tools like BigFix
  • Optimizing and monitoring the system performance.


Skill Requirements:

  • Proficiency in Linux operating system (RedHat 6/7.x / Suse 11/12.x CentOS)
  • Should have hands on experience managing physical server IBM, HP series and VMware virtual servers.
  • Should have good knowledge on AZURE/AWS/IBM on cloud technologies.
  • Strong knowledge on cluster configuration and administration for Suse cluster, Redhat cluster & GPFS.
  • Experience in managing NFS, FTP/SFTP, NTP DNS servers.
  • Good to have experience on Redhat Satellite/ Suse Manager.
  • Very good knowledge in Linux scripting to automate the daily operation required task.
  • Linux Package Patching Management RPM and Zypper
  • Good to have experience on patching via BigFix tool.
  • Experience building and configuring Linux servers (Physical, virtual and cloud).
  • Should have knowledge Conduct Fallback/Disaster recovery testing.
  • Restoring corrupted file system, Troubleshooting the server related issues.
  • Optimizing and monitoring the system performancewith any provided tools or OS utilities like SAR, Top
  • Be responsible for all the operations during the shift and address the escalations.
  • Managing backup and monitoring related reports for the servers and work with respetive teams for any issues.
  • Should be good in the ITIL process management like Incident, Request, Change and ServiceNow ticketing tool.


Soft Skills:

  • Excellent communication and conversation skills (Verbal and Written)
  • Good documentation skills
  • Should have a great customer handling skills
  • Able to handle unforeseen situations
  • High level of acceptance
  • Can drive HCL’s value and its methodology


Disclaimer

HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.


Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year

Salary : $82,000 - $122,000

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