Linux Platform Engineer + Ansible - Contract - Bengaluru (Hybrid Opportunity)

Worldwide Technology (WWT), a 36-year-old global technology solutions provider specializing in systems integration, Infra-Cloud security, application development, AI Services, and supply chain solutions. With a workforce of 10,000+ employees and strategic partnerships with leading OEMs such as Cisco, Dell EMC, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, WWT delivers cutting-edge infrastructure, cloud, security, and custom application services to clients across 35 countries. Our Advanced Technology Centers (ATCs)lab setup environments spanning over one million square feet of world-class integration and distribution space enable us to deliver unmatched value and innovation at scale. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by Glassdoor and Fortune for 14 consecutive years, WWT is also ranked #6 on Indias Great Place to Work list for 2025.

Worldwide Technology Holding Co, LLC. (WWT) Currently has an exciting opportunity available for the role of Linux Platform Engineer (Ansible Automation) Bengaluru (Hybrid Opportunity). If you are interested in this opportunity, please respond with an updated resume and the required details at the bottom of this email.

Position: Linux Platform Engineer (Ansible Automation)

Location: Bangalore ( 4 days Onsite)

Address: Embassy tech village

Long- Term contract

Mandatory Skills Red Hat +Ansible Automation (must be able to write codes from scratch) + GPFS.

Skills and requirements:

Linux Server and Cluster Management:

• Advanced expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu, Amazon Linux, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES).
• Experience managing General Parallel File System (GPFS) clusters and Pacemaker clusters for high availability.
• Strong Linux network management and troubleshooting skills, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and firewall configurations and knowledge of Vlan.
• VMware Vsphere Management, VMware hosted Linux server and Physical server (HP/DELL/IBM) management.
• Storage management for Linux servers, including LVM, XFS,NFS,NAS etc.

Automation and Scripting:

• Proficiency in writing Ansible playbooks for automation of system configurations and deployments.
• Experience with the Ansible Automation Platform, including Ansible Tower and AWX for centralized automation management.
• Strong skills in Bash scripting for system management and automation tasks, including cron jobs and shell/python scripting.

Disaster Recovery (DR) and Zerto Tool:

• Experience designing and implementing Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies, including backup and restore procedures.
• ands-on experience with Zerto for disaster recovery and business continuity, including Zerto Virtual Manager (ZVM) and Zerto Cloud Appliance (ZCA).

CI/CD and Cloud

• Experience building and managing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools.
• Advanced knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and services, including EC2, S3, VPC, Azure Virtual Machines, and Azure Blob Storage.

Identity and Access Management:

• Expertise in Centrify and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) integration for authentication and authorization.
• Strong understanding of Red Hat Satellite for patching, system management, and content lifecycle management.

SOX Security Audit:

• Experience in SOX security audit steps for Linux servers, including access control, change management, data backup, and security monitoring.
• Proficiency in implementing and maintaining SOX compliance for Linux environments, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

Be Agile:

• Experience working in Agile environments, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Documentation and Training:

• Proficiency in creating technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to mentor and train junior team members, including knowledge transfer sessions and technical workshops.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage Linux systems, ensuring performance, security, and high availability.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and Bash scripts for automation & knowledge on Ansible Automation Platform.
• Manage GPFS and Pacemaker clusters, ensuring seamless operations.
• Design and implement disaster recovery plans using Zerto and related tools.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure.
• Administer and integrate Centrify, LDAP, and Red Hat Satellite.
• Provide 24x7 support and act as the final escalation point for critical issues.
• Lead Agile teams and projects, delivering on time with high quality.
• Write detailed documentation and train team members to ensure knowledge sharing.
• Manage VMware hosted Linux servers and Physical servers (HP/DELL/IBM).
• Handle storage management for Linux servers, including NFS and NAS.
• Manage VLANs and other network configurations.

Preferred Skills and Certifications:

• Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent with 8-12+ years of experience.
• Certifications: Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), AWS Solutions Architect, or Azure Administrator.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.