Senior Linux Administrator

Cognizant hiring for Senior Linux Administrator jobs in Foster City, CA, US

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, redefining clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and organisational change capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a hard-working organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we’re growing!

This Hybrid position is open to Qualified individuals in the United States.

This position is in Foster City, CA (Hyrbrid)

About Cloud Infrastructure & Security Services: Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about embracing digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era. Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to run the business in a secure environment.

Application Deadline – 21st July 2024

We are seeking an experienced Infra. Technology Specialist for the role of Sr. Associate - Projects. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability in Linux administration including RHEL SLES and OEL. This role involves managing and optimizing Linux environments to ensure seamless operations and contribute to the company’s technological advancements.

Required Skills: Linux RedHat Linux Administration Linux Basics Linux Admin (RHEL/SLES/OEL)

Strong hands-on experience on Linux operating systems including RedHat 6/7/8/9 and Ubuntu SUSE Amazon Linux2 Amazon Linux 2023 CentOS.

Proficient in Linux command-line interface and shell scripting.

Working experience in migrating/upgrading the Linux operating system major version (e.g:- RHEL6 to 9 or RHEL7 to 9)

In depth knowledge and working experience in Veritas Infoscale cluster.

Hands on experience in Pacemaker cluster.

Experience in Deploying and Managing the Red hat satellite server and Foreman.

OS Security vulnerability management and patching the Linux systems from satellite or foreman.

Experience in Ansible Puppet Terraform automation tools and Docker container platform.

Ability to deploy new physical hardware in datacenter and configure them with redundancy.

Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or KVM.

Understanding of security standard methodologies and experience in implementing security measures and hardening the Linux systems.

The annual salary for this position is between $100000 - $130000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences, so they stay ahead in a constantly evolving world.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.