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Senior Linux System Engineer (L3) - Cloud & Hosting Operations

ServerHub • India
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At ServerHub, you will serve as the final escalation point for complex server, hosting, and network issues, ensuring high-performance, secure, and always-online infrastructure. You will manage Linux-based hosting environments, automate deployments, and support cloud/virtualization platforms while participating in 24/7 on-call rotations. Requirements include 11+ years of Linux administration, 7+ years in a senior/L3 role, and expertise in KVM, cPanel/WHM, and configuration management tools.

Key Highlights
L3 Linux System Engineer with 11+ years of hands-on experience
KVM and cPanel/WHM expert with 7+ years of experience
24/7 on-call rotation for critical system issues
Key Responsibilities
Act as the final escalation point (L3) for complex server, hosting, and network-related issues
Diagnose and resolve critical system failures, network outages, and performance issues
Manage, optimize, and secure Linux-based hosting environments (CentOS, Ubuntu, RHEL)
Administer and fine-tune web servers (Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed), databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), and caching layers (Redis, Memcached)
Develop and maintain automation scripts (Bash, Python, Perl) for server provisioning and configuration management
Utilize Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools for automating infrastructure deployments
Deploy and manage KVM, OpenStack, VMware, or containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
Support cloud-based hosting solutions (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
Implement security best practices including firewall rules, SELinux/AppArmor, IDS/IPS
Perform vulnerability assessments and patch management to secure customer environments
Set up and manage monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, Nagios
Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for urgent system issues
Work closely with NOC, DevOps, and Engineering teams to ensure smooth operations
Provide guidance and mentorship to L1 & L2 support engineers
Technical Skills Required
Linux System Administration KVM cPanel/WHM
Benefits & Perks
Fully remote set-up
Paid leaves
Career growth opportunities

Job Description


About ServerHub:

At ServerHub, we power businesses with high-performance cloud and hosting solutions. Our mission is to provide customers with reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure worldwide. As an L3 Linux System Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our operations, ensuring our hosting platforms are optimized, secure, and always online.

Job Responsibilities:

Escalation & Troubleshooting:

  • Act as the final escalation point (L3) for complex server, hosting, and network-related issues.
  • Diagnose and resolve critical system failures, network outages, and performance issues.

Linux Server Administration:

  • Manage, optimize, and secure Linux-based hosting environments (CentOS, Ubuntu, RHEL).
  • Administer and fine-tune web servers (Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed), databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), and caching layers (Redis, Memcached).
  • Build and deploy servers from the ground up, ensuring optimal configurations for performance and security.

Automation & DevOps:

  • Develop and maintain automation scripts (Bash, Python, Perl) for server provisioning and configuration management.
  • Utilize Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools for automating infrastructure deployments.

Cloud & Virtualization:

  • Deploy and manage KVM, OpenStack, VMware, or containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Support cloud-based hosting solutions (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).

Security & Compliance:

  • Implement security best practices, including firewall rules, SELinux/AppArmor, IDS/IPS.
  • Perform vulnerability assessments and patch management to secure customer environments.

Monitoring & Incident Response:

  • Set up and manage monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, Nagios.
  • Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for urgent system issues.

Collaboration & Mentoring:

  • Work closely with NOC, DevOps, and Engineering teams to ensure smooth operations.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to L1 & L2 support engineers.

Requirements:

  • 11+ years of hands-on Linux system administration experience in a web hosting or cloud environment.
  • 7+ years of experience in a Senior position or Level 3 Engineer role.
  • MUST be a KVM and Livbirt expert with a minimum of 7+ yrs of experience.
  • Expert knowledge of web hosting technologies (cPanel, Plesk, WHM, LAMP/LEMP stacks).
  • Strong scripting ability in Perl, Bash, and Python.
  • Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
  • Networking expertise – understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, Firewalls, Load Balancing.
  • Familiarity with RAID, SAN, NAS, and distributed storage systems.
  • Experience working in a 24/7 production environment with on-call duties.
  • Ability to build and configure servers from the ground up.
  • Certifications such as RHCE, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or Kubernetes (CKA) are a plus.
  • Good English Communication Skills

What ServerHub Offers:

🚀 A fast-paced, innovative environment in a growing cloud hosting company.

💻 Cutting-edge technologies and challenging projects.

📈 Career growth opportunities and professional development.

🎯 Paid leaves and fully remote set-up

🔹 Join ServerHub and be part of our team! Apply today!

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