Linux Administrator

At NMK Global, we empower organizations to thrive in the digital era with future-ready IT solutions. Since our inception, we ve been dedicated to delivering secure, scalable, and innovative technology services designed to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes from agile startups to global enterprises.

Our focus goes beyond solving technical issues we help unlock growth opportunities. By combining deep expertise with industry best practices, we ensure your IT infrastructure drives efficiency, resilience, and long-term success.

At NMK Global, we don t just deliver services we build trusted partnerships. Our mission is to provide smart, reliable, and flexible IT solutions that grow with your business and keep you ahead in a competitive world.

Position: Linux Administrator

Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)

Duration: long term

Visa : H1B, EAD, L2EAD, S3 and USC.

Requirements: design, implementation, and maintenance of an organization's Linux-based servers and infrastructure. Ensure these systems are stable, secure, and perform optimally to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• System Installation and Configuration: Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) and associated software/tools.
• Performance Monitoring and Tuning: Monitor system performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Security Management: Implement and manage security protocols, and access controls. Apply security patches and updates regularly to protect systems from vulnerabilities.
• Scripting and Automation: Utilize scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl) and automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef) to streamline routine administrative tasks and deploy configurations efficiently.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Provide advanced technical support for all Linux-related issues, diagnosing and resolving complex hardware and software problems.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development, networking, and other IT teams to deploy applications, integrate new technologies, and manage project lifecycles.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: Proven experience as a Linux Administrator or similar role in a production environment.
• Operating Systems: In-depth knowledge of various Linux distributions and their underlying components (kernel, file systems, networking).
• Automation: Proficiency with automation/configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Scripting: Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Perl.
• Cloud & Virtualization: Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is often required.
• Networking: Solid understanding of networking protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSH).
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively within a team and explaining technical issues clearly.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)) are highly valued.

Core Technologies

• Operating Systems: RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, SUSE
• Automation Tools: Ansible, Puppet, Chef
• Scripting Languages: Bash, Python, Perl
• Virtualization: VMware, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes
• Monitoring Tools: Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana
• Web Servers: Apache, Nginx
• Networking Services: DNS, SSH, LDAP