Site Reliability Engineer - RHEL/CentOS

Who Are We Looking For :

- Someone with strong Linux administration skills (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS).

- Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies, especially KVM.

- Proficiency in Shell/Bash scripting for automating operations.

- Experience managing mail servers (preferably Zimbra).

- Familiarity with Windows Domain, Active Directory, and Group Policies.

- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, firewalls, and VPNs.

- Experience managing NAS systems (Synology) and backup processes.

- Good communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

- Preferably someone with hands-on experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including GKE, cloud networking, IAM, and automation workflows.

- Experience using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) will be an added advantage.

Top 3 Daily Tasks :

1. Infrastructure & System Reliability

- Manage and monitor production Linux servers for performance, uptime, and security.

- Handle virtualization environments using KVM for creating and maintaining VMs.

- Perform system patching, updates, and optimization.

2. Automation & Operational Efficiency

- Develop and maintain Shell/Bash scripts for automation of routine tasks.

- Improve monitoring, alerting, and system visibility.

- Streamline deployments and reduce manual interventions.

3. Network, Storage & Security Management

- Administer FortiGate firewalls, SSL/IPsec VPNs, and network security policies.

- Manage Zimbra email servers, Synology NAS storage, and ensure data integrity.

- Oversee backup procedures and disaster recovery readiness.

Minimum Work Experience Required :

- 35 years in SRE, DevOps, or Infrastructure/Systems Administration.

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, or related fields (or equivalent experience).

Top 5 Skills You Should Possess :

- Linux System Administration

- Virtualization (KVM) & Automation (Shell Scripting)

- Network Security & Firewall/VPN Management

- Mail Server & Windows Domain Administration

- Storage, Backup & Disaster Recovery Management

What Youll Be Expected to Do :

- Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of production systems.

- Manage virtualization, storage, firewalls, monitoring tools, and Linux servers.

- Implement and test backup and disaster recovery processes.

- Handle cloud and on-prem infrastructure operations end-to-end, including working with GCP-based setups when required.

- Apply IaC best practices using Terraform for provisioning and automation wherever applicable.

- Collaborate with engineering teams to support deployments and troubleshoot system issues.

- Monitor infrastructure health, logs, alerts, and performance metrics.

- Work with Kubernetes environments such as GKE and cloud networking components when required.

- Document processes, configurations, and architectural details.