Job Description
Job Title:  LINUX ADMINISTRATOR L3
City:  Chennai
State/Province:  Tamil Nadu
Posting Start Date:  2/24/26
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.
Job Description: 

Job Description

Detailed JD:

Exp 4 - 8 Years

Core Responsibilities

•              System Administration: Manage Linux servers (RHEL, SUSE, OEL) including installation, configuration, patching, and OS hardening.

•              Incident & Problem Management: Handle escalations, troubleshoot hardware/software issues, and ensure SLA compliance.

•              Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts using Shell, Perl, Python and Ansible for routine tasks, deployments, and configuration management.

•              Performance & Security: Monitor system performance, apply security recommendations, and manage vulnerabilities.

•              Change & Service Management: Execute service requests, coordinate OS upgrades, migrations, and maintain documentation.

•              Collaboration: Work with project teams for new builds and participate in service improvement plans. 

Technical Skills

•              Must-Have:

o             Proficiency in Linux Administration (RHEL, EL, SUSE).

o             Strong knowledge of LVM, multipath, and filesystem management.

o             Experience with Unix Shell scripting for automation.

o             Familiarity with tools like Ansible for configuration management.

•              Nice-to-Have:

o             Exposure to RedHat OpenShift, AWS Cloud, and container orchestration.

o             Knowledge of other Unix flavors (AIX, Solaris, HPUX). 

JD Highlights

•              Remote system administration on a 24x7 basis.

•              Automation of tasks using Shell/Perl scripting.

•              OS hardening and patching based on security recommendations.

•              Implementing changes as per application and DB team requirements.

•              Troubleshooting issues and managing multipath configurations.

 
Mandatory Skills: Linux Admin .

 

Experience: 3-5 Years .

 

Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.
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