Job Summary

The Linux Architect will lead the design, implementation, automation, and optimization of enterprise Linux infrastructure across Asia, with a strong focus on Red Hat technologies. This role serves as the technical authority for Linux platforms, providing architecture guidance, resolving complex issues, and driving infrastructure modernization across 100+ servers.

Key Responsibilities

Design and architect enterprise Linux infrastructure solutions.
Provide technical leadership and guidance on Linux platform strategy and best practices.
Manage Linux security, compliance, and integrations (Active Directory, LDAP, Kerberos, SSO).
Drive infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform, scripting).
Develop lifecycle management, patching, monitoring, and deployment strategies.
Lead major incident resolution and act as the highest escalation point for Linux issues.
Improve platform stability, performance, and operational efficiency through automation and ITIL practices.
Collaborate with Infrastructure, Network, Security, Cloud, and vendor teams.
Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and performance reporting.

Required Skills & Experience

RHCE certification (mandatory) with strong Red Hat Enterprise Linux expertise.
Extensive Linux administration across RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu/Debian.
Hands-on experience with Linux automation (Ansible, Terraform, Shell/Python/Perl).
Experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Infrastructure as Code.
Strong knowledge of Linux deployment (Kickstart), RPM/DPKG packaging, and KVM/QEMU virtualization.
Expertise in monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Nagios, Prometheus, or Icinga.
Experience with HPE enterprise servers and VMware.
Knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, SAML, networking (TCP/IP), and Linux security.
Strong troubleshooting, architecture, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience with FreeBSD, Docker, DevOps, Puppet/Chef, Splunk, embedded Linux, and Linux kernel internals.
Knowledge of cloud architecture, configuration management, and enterprise software packaging.