Job Description

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Experience

  • Hands-on experience in Linux Administration, Ansible Automation, Patch Management, and Scripting (Shell/Python).
  • Experience supporting production enterprise environments and managing critical infrastructure operations

Linux System Administration

  • Administer, maintain, and support enterprise Linux server environments.
  • Perform system configuration, user management, file system administration, and package management.
  • Monitor system health, availability, and performance across Linux platforms.
  • Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and operational standards.

Automation & Configuration Management

  • Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for infrastructure automation and patching activities.
  • Automate routine operational tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
  • Troubleshoot automation failures and optimize existing automation workflows.
  • Work with development and operations teams to implement Infrastructure Automation best practices.

REST API Integration

  • Develop and consume REST APIs for infrastructure management and automation use cases.
  • Integrate automation solutions with enterprise tools and platforms.
  • Troubleshoot API connectivity, authentication, and data exchange issues.

Server Patching & Maintenance

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute server patching activities.
  • Perform OS upgrades, security patch deployment, and system maintenance.
  • Validate post-patching health checks and resolve issues proactively.
  • Support vulnerability remediation and compliance requirements.

Scripting & Development

  • Develop automation scripts using Shell Scripting and Python.
  • Create tools and utilities to streamline infrastructure operations.
  • Perform code reviews and maintain scripting standards and documentation.

Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning

  • Diagnose and resolve Linux operating system, application, and infrastructure issues.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.
  • Monitor and tune server performance, resource utilization, and system stability.
  • Support incident, problem, and change management processes.

Required Skills

  • Linux System Administration
  • Ansible Automation
  • REST API Integration
  • Server Patching & Maintenance
  • Shell Scripting
  • Python Scripting
  • Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning

Preferred Skills

  • Infrastructure Automation
  • Configuration Management
  • Incident & Change Management
  • DevOps Tools and Methodologies
  • ServiceNow (Good to Have)

Soft Skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global environment.
  • Strong documentation and process management skills.


Job Details

Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time
Country: India City: Chennai ,Tamil Nadu
Company Website: https://www.cognizant.com Job Function: Information Technology (IT)
Company Industry/
Sector:
IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services

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