World Wide Technology (WWT), a 36-year-old global technology solutions provider specializing in systems integration, Infra-Cloud security, application development, AI Services, and supply chain solutions. With a workforce of 10,000+ employees and strategic partnerships with leading OEMs such as Cisco, Dell EMC, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, WWT delivers cutting-edge infrastructure, cloud, security, and custom application services to clients across 35 countries. Our Advanced Technology Centers (ATCs)—lab setup environments spanning over one million square feet of world-class integration and distribution space enable us to deliver unmatched value and innovation at scale. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by Glassdoor and Fortune for 14 consecutive years, WWT is also ranked #6 on India's Great Place to Work list for 2025.
World Wide Technology Holding Co, LLC. (WWT) currently has an exciting opportunity available for the role of Linux Platform Engineer.If you are interested in this opportunity, please respond with an updated resume and the required details at the bottom of this email.
This is a contract Role & we use a global payroll partner to manage payroll for all contract opportunities with us. A proper background verification of past employments, criminal checks would be done for onboarding to any opportunity with WWT.
- Location – Bangalore
- 3 days at client location
- Office location: Embassy Tech Village, Outer Ring Road, Devarabeesanahalli, Bengaluru – 560103
Mandatory Sklls – Linux , Clusters & GPFS
Skills and requirements:
Linux Server & Cluster Management
- Strong expertise in RHEL, Ubuntu, Amazon Linux, and SUSE (SLES) environments
- Hands-on experience managing GPFS and Pacemaker clusters for high availability
- Proficient in Linux networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewall configuration & troubleshooting)
- Experience with VMware vSphere, managing virtualized and physical servers (HP/Dell/IBM)
- Skilled in Linux storage management (LVM, XFS, NFS, NAS)
Automation & Scripting
- Proficient in Ansible (Playbooks, Tower, AWX) for large-scale automation
- Strong scripting skills in Bash (and basic Python) for system automation and cron jobs
Disaster Recovery & Zerto
- Experience designing and implementing DR strategies, backup & restore processes
- Hands-on expertise with Zerto (ZVM, ZCA) for business continuity solutions
CI/CD & Cloud
- Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.
- Strong knowledge of AWS & Azure (EC2, S3, VPC, Azure VMs, Blob Storage)
Identity & Access Management
- Expertise in Centrify and LDAP integration for authentication/authorization
- Experience with Red Hat Satellite for patching and lifecycle management
Security & Compliance
- Hands-on experience in SOX audits, including access control, change management, and monitoring
- Proven track record ensuring regulatory compliance in Linux environments
Agile & Collaboration
- Experience working in Agile environments (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)
- Strong team collaboration and stakeholder communication skills
Documentation & Leadership
- Proficient in creating SOPs and technical documentation
- Experience mentoring junior team members and conducting knowledge transfer sessions
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain Linux infrastructure ensuring performance, security, and availability
- Develop automation solutions (Ansible & scripting)
- Administer GPFS/Pacemaker clusters and VMware environments
- Implement DR strategies using Zerto
- Manage cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines
- Support identity management (Centrify, LDAP) and system patching (Satellite)
- Provide 24x7 support and act as escalation point
- Lead Agile delivery and ensure timely execution
- Manage storage (NFS/NAS) and network configurations (VLANs)
Preferred Skills & Certifications
- 8–12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Certifications: RHCE, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator
- Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills
