About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.

About Position

We are seeking a skilled Windows & Linux System Engineer with 7+ years of experience to manage and maintain enterprise infrastructure across Windows Server and Linux (RHEL) environments. The role focuses on ensuring system stability, security, and compliance through effective patch management, OS hardening, and proactive monitoring. The ideal candidate will support critical production systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive automation and operational excellence across development, test, and production environments.

Role: Windows & Linux System Engineer
Location: All Persistent Location
Experience: 7+ years
Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do

Administer and support Windows Server and Linux (RHEL) environments across development, test, and production.
Plan and execute OS patching cycles, vulnerability remediation, and compliance reporting.
Manage core services such as AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO (Windows) and system services, user management, and file permissions (Linux).
Troubleshoot OS, performance, and availability issues; perform RCA and preventive actions.
Support virtualization and backup/DR operations in coordination with infra teams.
Implement OS hardening baselines and security best practices.
Create SOPs/runbooks and maintain system documentation.
Coordinate with application teams for deployments, maintenance windows, and incident resolution.

Expertise You'll Bring

7+ years of experience in system administration for Windows Server and Linux (RHEL).
Strong patching expertise (WSUS/SCCM/3rd party for Windows; yum/dnf/repos for Linux) and change management.
Working knowledge of shell scripting (bash) and PowerShell for automation and operational tasks.
Experience with monitoring tools (Nagios/Zabbix/SCOM/Prometheus or equivalents) and log analysis.
Basic understanding of networking concepts and security hardening.
Preferred: Exposure to cloud (AWS/Azure), configuration management (Ansible), and containers (Docker/K8s fundamentals).
Bachelor's degree in engineering/computer science/IT or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package
Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
Annual health check-ups
Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers

Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

Linux, RHEL, OS Patching

Windows & Linux System Engineer

System Engineer (L1)