Linux Programmer / VM & System Administrator

• Date Opened 11/26/2025
• Industry Telecommunications
• Job Type Full time
• Salary 4-6L
• City Coimbatore South
• State/Province Tamil Nadu
• Country India
• Zip/Postal Code 641044

Skylink is at the forefront of India’s digital evolution, connecting people and

organizations with dependable, modern telecom solutions.

We deliver broadband, IPTV, and enterprise connectivity that support the way India

works, learns, and communicates. Our network is built for consistent, real-world

performance, ensuring uninterrupted digital experiences for homes, stable and secure

connectivity for businesses, and scalable, high-capacity solutions through our own data

center infrastructure.

As we expand across regions, Skylink remains committed to thoughtful innovation and

dependable service. Every solution we build is shaped by real customer needs, whether

it is supporting households, enabling business growth, or strengthening critical

infrastructure across communities.

Skylink is evolving with the needs of a rapidly digitizing nation, and our work reflects

that momentum. We value people who care about building reliable technology and

improving everyday connectivity. If you’re looking to contribute to meaningful,

long-term infrastructure, Skylink offers a place to do work that stands up to real-world

use.

Job Description

Job description:

Linux Programmer / VM & System Administrator

(2–3 Years Experience)

Job Description

engine room of an ISP and its Data Centre operations. If you’ve spent a couple of years wrangling Linux systems, building and maintaining virtualized environments, and keeping data centre platforms steady under pressure, you’ll feel right at home. Candidates with prior Data Centre Management experience and strong Linux exposure will be given preference.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize Linux-based systems and tools for internal and customer-facing services.

Manage and administer VM infrastructure (KVM, Proxmox, VMware, or similar).

Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, patching, and troubleshooting for production environments.

Automate routine tasks using shell scripting or Python.

Support deployment, configuration, and management of servers in Data Centre environments.

Work closely with the NOC and SysAdmin teams to ensure high availability and reliability of services.

Implement security best practices across Linux systems and virtualized environments

Maintain documentation of systems, processes, and architectural changes.

Requirements

Required Skills

Strong hands-on experience with Linux administration (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, or Debian).

Solid understanding of virtualization platforms (KVM, VMware, Proxmox, OpenStack).

Knowledge of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, routing, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewall basics, etc.

Experience with shell scripting (Bash), automation, and basic programming (Python preferred).

Familiarity with data centre operations: server hardware, storage systems, racks, monitoring tools.

Competency in system performance tuning, log analysis, and incident troubleshooting.

Understanding of version control systems (Git).

Exposure to configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet) is a plus.

Experience with security hardening and access control practices.

Training / Project Done

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work under pressure and manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Team player with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.

Certifications

Certifications such as RHCE, RHCSA, Linux+, VMware VCP, or equivalent are an advantage.

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