Sr. Linux Systems Admin
IN-Pune
Global Careers (External)
Req #: 47860
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: Who We Are: Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity! How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that's here to stay! With our company's history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more. If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/. The Position: This role focuses on managing and supporting enterprise Linux systems (mainly Red Hat-based) in a production environment. It involves troubleshooting system and network issues, working with servers, DNS, and TCP/IP, and ensuring overall system reliability.We are looking for someone with a strong Linux background, hands-on troubleshooting experience, and the ability to work independently in complex environments. Responsibilities: * Design, manage, and support enterprise Linux environments with a focus on Red Hat-based distributions (RHEL, CentOS, Oracle Linux) and Debian-based systems. * Administer and troubleshoot complex Linux systems operating within large-scale, networked enterprise environments. * Manage and optimize core infrastructure services including DNS, TCP/IP networking, routing, and switching. * Deploy, configure, and maintain web servers (Apache, Nginx) and application servers (Tomcat, JBoss). * Work with configuration management and infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, and Chef. * Support infrastructure in public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) where applicable. * Troubleshoot system, network, and application-level issues using command-line tools and diagnostics. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, performance, and security. * Contribute to secure handling of media/content workflows and ensure compliance with relevant security and audit standards (e.g., ISO, data privacy). * Perform system-level research, analysis, and recommend improvements for performance, scalability, and reliability. * Work with physical server hardware and infrastructure components where required. What We're Looking For: * 5-8 years of experience in Linux system administration with strong expertise in enterprise environments. * Deep knowledge of Red Hat-based Linux distributions (RHEL, CentOS, Oracle Linux); familiarity with Debian-based systems is a plus. * Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, and troubleshooting in distributed environments. * Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef. * Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. * Hands-on experience with web servers (Apache, Nginx) and application servers (Tomcat, JBoss). * Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Bash, Python, or similar. * Understanding of data formats and serialization (JSON, YAML, XML). * Exposure to open-source databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL is a plus. * Experience working with server hardware and physical infrastructure is desirable. * Awareness of security practices, audits, and compliance standards related to data/media handling is a plus. * Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex system and network issues. * Ability to work proactively, take ownership, and operate with minimal supervision. * Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments. Qualifications: * BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math or similar field strongly preferred. * Minimum of 5 years directly relevant experience is required with a BS or MS degree, or 7 years without BS or MS degree, as listed above.