Linux specialist Jobs in Bangalore - IBM

Introduction
System Administrators are the gatekeepers to the many systems that run our company and our clients. As a System Admin with IBM, you will have the opportunity to provide high-value IT services and leverage our leading-edge technology portfolio in our global network. Your work has a direct impact on the day-to-day productivity of our business by ensuring integrity of, and access to, our most important resource: data.


Your Role and Responsibilities
As Linux specialist, you are responsible to provide technical support for Linux Servers with high degree of Customer Happiness by meeting Service Level Agreements (SLA) and process compliance. You will perform business impact analysis and risk assessments to reduce the likelihood of significant service outage or disasters.

If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative workplace, IBM provides an environment where you will be challenged and inspired every single day. And if you relish the freedom to bring creative, thoughtful solutions to the table, there's no limit to what you can accomplish here.

Responsibilities:

• Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of Linux Servers
• Clustering and High availability management along with Virtualization solutions
• Perform installation, implementation, customization, operation, recovery and performance tuning
• Review Backup reports and Initiate actions on backup failure against specific documentation. Implement changes, perform security related tasks, identify and recommend improvements to existing processes and procedures

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Minimum 4+ years in LINUX v6.0, v7.0, v7.5 install, configure, and upgrade of Linux systems and servers
• Demonstrable experience in UNIX, Linux Server Support, designing, troubleshooting and storage implementation
• Ability to articulate standard methodologies for during implementation
• Proven experience in risk-based systems running on UNIX / LINUX platforms along with OS clustering, partitioning and virtualization
• Validated knowledge in handling day-to-day UNIX-LINUX operating system installation, migration and break-fix support
• Proficient in SAN S/W and storage administration and integration with operating systems. Patching RHEL Linux version 5, 6 and 7
• Expertise to Update/upgrade OS by requests and all related works and reporting packages update for the production servers
• Demonstrated experience to cover on-call / Standby on rotation. Managing ticket queues for Incidents / Service requests & Changes

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• You love collaborative environments that use agile methodologies to encourage creative design thinking and find innovative ways to develop with cutting edge technologies
• Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work
• Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management
• Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications

About Business Unit
At Global Technology Services (GTS), we help our clients envision the future by offering end-to-end IT and technology support services, supported by an unmatched global delivery network.  It's a unique blend of bold new ideas and client-first thinking. If you can restlessly reinvent yourself and solve problems in new ways, work on both technology and business projects, and ask, 'What else is possible?' GTS is the place for you!


Your Life @ IBM
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Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

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About IBM
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Location Statement
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Being You @ IBM
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