System Administrator

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
In-Office
Mid level
eCommerce • Food • Information Technology • Software
The Role
Provide L1 Linux desktop support (Ubuntu/CentOS/RHEL): troubleshoot OS, applications, network and hardware issues; perform upgrades, patching, kernel updates; manage users and permissions; automate tasks with shell scripting/Ansible; monitor systems; support onboarding, migrations, and vendor coordination; maintain documentation and adhere to security policies.
Summary Generated by Built In

Key Responsibilities  

     Provide Level-1 support for Linux desktop systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL).

     Troubleshoot and resolve OS-level, application, network, internet, hardware, and peripheral issues.

     Perform OS upgrades, security patching, kernel updates, and software installations.

     Manage user accounts, permissions, groups, and access controls.

     Support employee onboarding, system configuration, and access provisioning.

     Diagnose hardware issues and coordinate with vendors for repairs or replacements.

     Monitor system performance, logs, and health to ensure minimal downtime.

     Assist in IT projects, system migrations, and infrastructure rollouts.

     Collaborate with network, security, and other IT teams to resolve cross-functional issues.

     Automate repetitive tasks using shell scripting or Ansible.

     Install, configure, and maintain open-source tools and utilities.

     Maintain documentation, SOPs, asset records, and system configurations.

     Ensure adherence to security best practices and organizational IT policies.



Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications
 

     2–4 years of experience in Linux Administration or Linux Desktop Support.

     Strong hands-on experience with Linux OS troubleshooting (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL).

     Good knowledge of Linux file systems, permissions, processes, and services.

     Proficiency with common Linux commands and shell operations.

     Experience with OS patching, package management, and software installations.

     Basic understanding of networking concepts (IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, VPN).

     Exposure to Ansible or similar automation/configuration management tools.

     Experience installing and supporting open-source software.

     Ability to handle multiple user issues in a fast-paced environment.

     Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

     Eagerness to learn new tools, technologies, and best practices.

Preferred / Nice to Have

     Experience supporting large-scale user environments with 300+ endpoints.

     Familiarity with IT asset management systems and ticketing tools.

     Basic exposure to server administration, virtualization is an added advantage.

     Prior experience working in corporate IT or product-based organizations.

Behavioral & Soft Skills  

     Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

     Demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned responsibilities.

     A collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across teams.

     Possess a continuous learning mindset and adaptability to evolving technologies and environments.




Skills Required

  • 2-4 years of experience in Linux Administration or Linux Desktop Support
  • Hands-on experience with Linux OS troubleshooting (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL)
  • Knowledge of Linux file systems, permissions, processes, and services
  • Proficiency with common Linux commands and shell operations (Bash)
  • Experience with OS patching, package management, and software installations
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts (IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, VPN)
  • Exposure to Ansible or similar automation/configuration management tools
  • Experience installing and supporting open-source software
  • Ability to handle multiple user issues in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
  • Eagerness to learn new tools, technologies, and best practices
  • Experience supporting large-scale user environments (300+ endpoints)
  • Familiarity with IT asset management systems and ticketing tools
  • Basic exposure to server administration and virtualization
  • Prior experience working in corporate IT or product-based organizations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; ownership and collaboration
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The Company
HQ: Stoke-on-Trent
1,259 Employees

What We Do

Foodhub is a leading provider of EPOS software and online ordering solutions for takeaways and restaurants, operating as an online platform for ordering food products and a food delivery service.

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