Linux Administrator Jobs in Chennai IT Company

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Linux Administrator positions at Chennai IT companies. This role is based along the OMR IT Corridor and surrounding technology parks. You will join a dynamic IT team working on real-world projects with opportunities for growth and skill development.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain RHEL, CentOS, and Ubuntu Linux servers
• Write shell scripts (Bash) for task automation, monitoring, and log analysis
• Manage file systems, LVM volumes, disk partitions, and storage allocation
• Configure and maintain web servers (Apache, Nginx) and application servers
• Implement system monitoring using Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus
• Manage user accounts, SSH keys, sudo policies, and PAM configurations
• Apply security patches, kernel updates, and harden Linux systems per CIS benchmarks

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech/BCA/MCA in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 2 - 5 Years of Linux server administration experience
• RHCSA or RHCE certification preferred
• Strong Bash scripting and automation skills
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, or Chef)
• Knowledge of networking (IP, DNS, SSH, firewalld/iptables)
• Hands-on with system monitoring and performance tuning on Linux

✅ Required Skills