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Senior System Administrator (SSA)

Infrastructure 6+ years Experience Kochi (Infopark)
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Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior System Administrator (SSA) with strong expertise in Linux, High Availability (HA), Virtualization, Database Replication, and Networking. You will own production infrastructure end to end — from KVM virtualization and HA clustering to database replication, iSCSI storage, and load balancing — keeping enterprise hosting platforms fast, resilient, and always on.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain Linux-based production environments
  • Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot High Availability (HA) solutions
  • Deploy and manage KVM virtualization environments
  • Configure and maintain MySQL Database Replication
  • Implement and manage file replication using Lsyncd and OCFS2
  • Configure and support Pacemaker, Heartbeat, and HA clustering solutions
  • Deploy and maintain Managed High Availability solutions for KVM, databases, and iSCSI storage
  • Administer Load Balancers and ensure high service availability
  • Manage VMware environments (Managed VMware - i1)
  • Configure and troubleshoot Acronis Backup solutions
  • Diagnose database replication, storage, and networking issues
  • Perform root cause analysis and provide permanent solutions for production incidents
  • Work closely with internal teams to deliver reliable and scalable infrastructure solutions

Requirements

  • Linux Administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
  • KVM Virtualization
  • High Availability (HA) Clustering with Pacemaker and Heartbeat
  • MySQL and Database Replication
  • OCFS2 Cluster File System and Lsyncd File Replication
  • Managed High Availability Infrastructure, Databases, and iSCSI
  • Load Balancers
  • VMware Administration
  • Acronis Backup and Disaster Recovery
  • Strong Networking Fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, Routing, Firewall, VLANs)
  • Storage Administration
  • Shell Scripting (Preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Experience working in enterprise hosting or managed service environments
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment
  • Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Why Join Us?

Work on enterprise-grade infrastructure and high-availability platforms with exposure to modern virtualization and cloud technologies. You will collaborate with a highly experienced technical team in an innovation-driven environment, with continuous learning and clear career growth. You can also reach us directly at [email protected].

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