Linux Administrator / Datacenter Engineer

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Linux Administrator / Datacenter Engineer with strong expertise in Linux administration, VMware infrastructure, storage management, and performance troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience supporting enterprise datacenter environments, driving critical incident resolution, and managing complex Linux and virtualization platforms. This role requires excellent technical troubleshooting skills, customer‑facing communication, and the ability to lead high‑priority production support activities. Key Responsibilities Administer and support Linux environments including RHEL and Ubuntu. Manage and maintain VMware virtual infrastructure. Perform advanced file system administration using XFS and EXT4. Configure and manage Multipathing, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel (FC) Storage. Troubleshoot and resolve CPU, Memory, Disk I/O, and system performance issues. Lead P1/Priority‑1 incident calls and coordinate troubleshooting activities with customers and support teams. Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for critical incidents and system outages. Perform file system recovery, corruption remediation, and performance tuning. Develop and maintain automation scripts to improve operational efficiency. Support datacenter operations and ensure platform stability, availability, and performance. Collaborate with infrastructure, storage, virtualization, and application teams. Required Skills Strong Linux Administration experience (RHEL and Ubuntu). Advanced knowledge of: XFS and EXT4 File Systems Multipathing iSCSI Storage Fibre Channel (FC) Storage File System Management and Recovery Experience with performance tuning and troubleshooting: CPU Utilization Memory Management Disk I/O Performance Strong scripting and automation skills. Virtualization Hands‑on VMware Administration experience. Experience troubleshooting Linux and VMware integrated environments. Incident & Operations Management Experience handling production support environments. Ability to lead critical P1 troubleshooting and bridge calls. Strong Root Cause Analysis (RCA) skills. Additional Technical Experience Preferred Windows Server Administration. Windows 10/11 Environment Management. Active Directory Administration. Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM). Microsoft Intune. Microsoft Exchange Online. Azure Platform Administration. Experience Required 6–8+ years of relevant infrastructure administration experience. Experience working in enterprise datacenter environments. Strong customer‑facing communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience leading onsite infrastructure operations. Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities. Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced production environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sysmind LLC