Systems Integration Specialist

Req ID: 385173 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a LINUX Systems Integration Senior Specialist to join our team in Bangalore, Karnātaka (IN-KA), India (IN).

Job Description:
•    Educational Qualification:
Must be a graduate (B. Tech/B.E./MCA or equivalent). 
•    Experience:
8 to 10 years of experience in Linux/Unix system administration in large-scale enterprise environments. 
•    Advanced Linux Administration: 
o    Deep expertise in Linux OS (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE, Rocky). 
o    Strong knowledge of kernel tuning, performance optimization, system internals, and capacity planning. 
o    Expertise in troubleshooting complex production issues. 
•    Automation & Configuration Management: 
o    Strong hands-on experience with Ansible / Puppet / Chef for configuration management and automation. 
o    Proficiency in Bash and Python scripting for automation and operational efficiency. 
o    Experience in building reusable automation frameworks. 
•    Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure: 
o    Hands-on experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS / Azure / GCP). 
o    Experience managing Linux workloads in cloud and hybrid environments. 
o    Understanding of cloud-native services, IAM, networking, and storage. 
•    Containers & Orchestration: 
o    Strong working knowledge of Docker / Podman. 
o    Hands-on experience with Kubernetes / OpenShift administration and troubleshooting. 
•    Monitoring, Observability & Reliability: 
o    Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK stack, Splunk or similar tools. 
o    Exposure to SRE practices (SLI/SLO, alerting, incident response, error budgets). 
o    Ability to implement proactive monitoring and improve system reliability. 
•    Security & Compliance: 
o    Strong understanding of Linux security, hardening, and vulnerability management. 
o    Experience with compliance standards (CIS, STIG, ISO, SOC2) and audit support. 
•    Incident, Problem & Change Management: 
o    Lead major incident handling (P1/P2), perform RCA, and implement preventive measures. 
o    Strong knowledge of ITIL practices and governance. 
•    System Design & Implementation: 
o    Ability to design and implement scalable, highly available Linux environments.  o    Experience in migrations, upgrades, and data center/cloud transformations.  •    Collaboration & DevOps Integration:  o    Work closely with DevOps, application, and cloud teams for CI/CD integration.  o    Exposure to tools like Jenkins, Git, Terraform is desirable.  •    UNIX & Legacy Systems (Optional):  o    Knowledge of AIX/Solaris for legacy system support is an added advantage.  •    Certifications:  o    RHCE/RHCA, LFCS/LFCE, or Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure) preferred.  •    Soft Skills & Leadership:  o    Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.  o    Ability to mentor L1/L2 engineers and guide technical teams.  o    Ownership mindset with strong analytical and decision-making ability.  ________________________________________ Years of Experience: •    8 to 10 Years  ________________________________________ Work Timings: •    Willing to work in rotational shifts / on-call support in a 24x7 environment.