About the role
Senior Linux Infrastructure & Patch Management Engineer
Years of Experience : 6 – 8 years
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the migration of Linux servers and Customer applications from Ubuntu 18.04 to Ubuntu 26.04.
* Plan, test, validate, and execute OS upgrades with rollback and recovery procedures.
* Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Ubuntu Linux systems (22.04 or higher).
* Apply security patches, system updates, and vulnerability fixes across Linux environments.
* Define and maintain standardized patch management and deployment processes.
* Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for provisioning, configuration management, patching, and application deployment.
* Create automation scripts using Shell or Python.
* Deploy, upgrade, and troubleshoot enterprise applications and Linux-based web servers.
* Configure and manage TLS/SSL certificates and secure communications.
* Troubleshoot Linux networking issues involving DNS, routing, firewalls, VLANs, and TCP/IP.
* Collaborate with development, infrastructure, QA, and cybersecurity teams to ensure platform stability and security.
Required Skills
* Strong Ubuntu Linux administration (22.04 or higher)
* Experience with Ubuntu OS migration and application compatibility testing
* Strong Patch Management experience
* Strong Ansible automation
* Shell scripting and/or Python
* Linux networking fundamentals and troubleshooting
* TLS/SSL and Linux web server administration
Preferred Skills
* Docker and Docker Compose
* CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions)
* VMware or AWS experience
* Infrastructure monitoring tools
* Linux security hardening and vulnerability management