Windows Linux System Engineer
Job Description
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
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