Network Engineer (Linux Infrastructure)

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and curious Linux Infrastructure / Network Engineer with 23+ years of experience in networking, infrastructure, or Linux administration. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in system and network management, along with a keen interest in learning and working on emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage LAN/WAN network infrastructure
• Configure and maintain routers, switches, and firewalls
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues
• Ensure network security through firewalls, VPNs, and access controls
• Perform network capacity planning and optimization
• Maintain documentation for network configurations and processes
• Support and troubleshoot networking in virtualized environments
• Manage and maintain Linux-based systems and server environments
• Monitor system performance to ensure high availability and reliability
• Implement security best practices, patches, and user access controls
• Assist in managing GPU-enabled servers for HPC and AI/ML workloads
• Optimize system performance for GPU-intensive applications
• Provide L1-level support and basic troubleshooting

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ to 3+ years of experience in networking, infrastructure, or Linux administration
• Strong understanding of networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, BGP, VPN, IPSec, ZTNA
• Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems (Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora)
• Knowledge of routing, switching, and firewall configurations
• Understanding of virtualization and virtual networking environments
• Familiarity with system monitoring and performance tuning
• Basic understanding of container technologies (Docker, Podman, LXC)
• Basic scripting knowledge (Bash, Python, or similar) is a plus

Preferred Skills

• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform)
• Exposure to virtualization platforms (KVM, VMware, Xen, Proxmox, OpenStack, OpenNebula)
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Datadog, etc.)
• Exposure to networking devices (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Sophos, Check Point)
• Basic understanding of GPU/HPC environments (NVIDIA drivers, CUDA, cuDNN)
• Experience with GPU monitoring tools (nvidia-smi, DCGM, NVTOP, Prometheus exporters)

Key Attributes

• Strong curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Good to Have

• Exposure to AI/ML infrastructure environments
• Experience in handling compute, storage, and backup servers
• Familiarity with enterprise hardware vendors (Dell, HPE, Lenovo, etc.)

Experience

• 23+ years

Location

• Delhi, Mumbai, Kerala, Bengaluru