Azure DevOps Linux L2 Engineer
Experience: 5 to 6 Years
Location; Chennai
Employment Type: Full Time
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Azure DevOps Linux L2 Engineer to support and maintain cloud infrastructure, DevOps pipelines, and Linux-based environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Azure administration, Linux server management, CI/CD pipeline support, automation, monitoring, and troubleshooting production environments.
Key Responsibilities
Azure Cloud Support
- Provide L2 support for Azure cloud infrastructure.
- Manage Azure Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, and Backup services.
- Monitor Azure resources using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
- Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues and perform root cause analysis.
Linux Administration
- Administer and support Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
- Perform user management, patching, package management, performance tuning, and server hardening.
- Troubleshoot OS, filesystem, networking, and application-related issues.
- Manage system logs and service availability.
DevOps & CI/CD Support
- Support CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
- Manage Azure Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, and Release Management.
- Collaborate with development teams for code deployments and release activities.
- Troubleshoot pipeline failures and deployment issues.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code
- Develop and maintain scripts using Bash or PowerShell.
- Support Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
- Automate routine operational tasks and deployments.
Monitoring & Incident Management
- Monitor infrastructure, applications, and pipelines.
- Handle incidents, service requests, changes, and problem management activities.
- Ensure SLA adherence and timely resolution of production issues.
- Work with L3 teams for escalations and complex troubleshooting.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain SOPs, runbooks, and technical documentation.
- Participate in change management and release governance processes.
- Contribute to knowledge management and operational improvements.
Required Skills
Must Have
- Azure Administration
- Azure DevOps
- Linux Administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)
- CI/CD Pipeline Support
- Azure Repos & Pipelines
- Bash/Shell Scripting
- Incident & Change Management
- Azure Monitoring & Logging
Good to Have
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Git
- PowerShell
- ServiceNow
- Azure Backup & Recovery
- Azure Security & IAM
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- Terraform Associate Certification
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
Key Competencies
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Excellent communication skills
- Ownership and accountability
- Ability to work in rotational shifts and production support environments
