Server DB Expert

About the Role

Join a team responsible for managing and supporting enterprise Linux, Unix, virtualization, storage, and server infrastructure environments. As a Server DB & Virtualization Expert, you will play a key role in ensuring system stability, performance, automation, and operational excellence across critical business environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux and Solaris environments, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business-critical applications, automate operational tasks, and maintain high availability.
• Manage and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7, 8 & 9) and Solaris 10/11 environments.
• Administer volume management technologies including LVM, SVM, Veritas Volume Manager (VxVM), and Zpools.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking services including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, SSH, and LAN connectivity.
• Perform server provisioning, maintenance, patching, and performance optimization.
• Troubleshoot hardware and operating system issues across Linux and Unix server platforms.
• Manage Solaris technologies including Global Zones, Local Zones, Clusters, VDOMs, and networking configurations.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Shell Scripting, Perl, and Ansible.
• Support mail relay infrastructure and ensure secure mail routing and delivery.
• Implement and manage monitoring solutions using SNMP and Checkmk.
• Perform change management activities in compliance with organizational standards.
• Create, manage, and maintain user accounts while supporting access management processes.
• Evaluate and test new Linux versions, patches, and applications to ensure platform readiness.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to resolve complex production issues.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Linux (RHEL 7/8/9) and Solaris 10/11 administration.
• Expertise in volume management technologies including LVM, SVM, VxVM, and ZFS/Zpools.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, SSH, and enterprise LAN environments.
• Experience with Shell Scripting, Perl, and infrastructure automation using Ansible.
• Knowledge of Solaris Volume Manager and Solaris virtualization concepts.
• Experience working with server monitoring tools, including SNMP and Checkmk.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across Linux, Unix, and server hardware infrastructure.
• Knowledge of change management and operational support processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Good to Have

• Experience with Squid Proxy and TLS certificate management.
• Knowledge of Dell Avamar backup solutions.
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere and vCenter administration, including VMs, snapshots, datastores, and network management.
• Understanding of SAN and NAS storage technologies.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows administration, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, WSUS, Security Hardening, and Microsoft Defender.