Senior System Engineer - Linux
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Full Time
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- Open to candidates with relevant Linux system engineering skills and experience as outlined in the requirements section. The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.
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Job description
About the Company
Scientific Games is recognized worldwide as a leader in lottery games, sports betting, and technology. The company is the preferred partner for government lotteries and is renowned for pioneering innovations in backend systems, entertainment experiences, retail and digital solutions, big data analytics, and iLottery platforms. With a foundation built on trusted relationships, Scientific Games consistently pushes the boundaries of game design while ensuring security and top performance to advance the lottery industry globally.
Role Overview
The Senior System Engineer will be responsible for comprehensive Linux system administration including virtualization, server provisioning, patch management, configuration management, storage, database platform support, middleware assistance, monitoring, and operational documentation. Ensuring system integrity, reliability, and efficient infrastructure support forms the core of this role.
Primary Responsibilities
- Deploy and maintain Linux virtual machines on platforms such as VMware vSphere and Proxmox.
- Oversee Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) patching routines and subscription lifecycle via Red Hat Satellite.
- Administer essential infrastructure services including DNS (BIND) and NTP (Chrony).
- Manage storage configurations covering LVM, multipathing, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel technologies.
- Provide operational support for Oracle and PostgreSQL database platforms.
- Support installation and maintenance of middleware platforms such as WebLogic and JBoss/WildFly.
- Continuously monitor system performance, update technical documentation, and participate in on-call duties for incident management.
Required Skills and Experience
- Extensive administration experience with RHEL versions 7, 8, and 9.
- Proficiency in Ubuntu Server administration.
- Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere and ESXi environments.
- Skill in using Kickstart and other automated provisioning methods.
- Knowledge of Red Hat Satellite for system management.
- Experience with logical volume management (LVM), multipathing, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel storage solutions.
- Competence in managing DNS, NTP, and foundational TCP/IP networking.
- Operational expertise with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases and middleware support.
Preferred Qualifications
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification or higher.
- Familiarity with version control using Git.
- Understanding of monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus/Grafana.
- Experience with IT service management platforms like ITIL frameworks, ServiceNow, or Jira.
- Basic scripting skills in Bash and/or Python.
Authority and Decision Making
This position holds responsibility for establishing and enforcing Linux server operational standards, managing provisioning and patching processes, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and ensuring compliance with change management protocols.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Scientific Games is committed to equal employment opportunity, not discriminating on any legally protected basis including race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected class.