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# Datacenter Engineer (Linux & VMware)

- **Company:** Tata Consultancy Services Limited
- **Location:** Olathe, KS, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,000 - $120,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, Ubuntu (Operating System), Complex Networks, Data Centers, Linux, RAID, File Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Multipath I/O, Linux System Administration, Networking Basics, Routing, Packet Analyzer, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Runbook, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Tcpdump, Wireshark, VMware Infrastructure, Virtual Local Area Networks, Computer Network Operations, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Storage Technologies, Low Latency, Vcenter, Veeam, Vmware
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/datacenter-engineer-linux-vmware-olathe-ks--0f0e114f-d625-4a83-a53c-6551e687192a

## About the Role

Network Operations Center, Software Engineering, Linux Operating System, VMWare, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, Performance Analysis, File Systems, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Required Skills: Linux | VMWare

Experience: 6 - 8 Years, Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

 * Strong hands-on expertise in Linux administration (RHEL, Ubuntu): system tuning, performance analysis, filesystem management, and security hardening.
 * Advanced experience in VMware administration (ESXi, vCenter, VM provisioning, snapshots, performance troubleshooting).
 * Proven expert-level troubleshooting capability, including packet capture analysis using Wireshark, tcpdump, or equivalent tools.
 * Experience with enterprise backup technologies such as Veeam, Rubrik, Cohesity, or similar platforms.
 * Solid understanding of storage technologies (SAN, NAS, RAID, LUNs, multipathing, performance optimization).
 * Strong foundation in networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, VLANs, firewalls) to support end-to-end issue resolution.
 * Experience working in 24x7 production environments with strict SLA and availability requirements.., * Should be able to lead and drive technically the Operational issues on his own in a high pressure environment engaging multiple stakeholders during live troubleshooting.
 * Resourceful, with the ability to work independently.
 * Strong time management skills and attention to detail.
 * Ability to multi-task activities with shifting priorities.

Generic Managerial Skil ls, If any

Should be able to lead and drive the Operational issues across cross-sections of teams

## Description

* Administer, support, and optimize Linux environments (RHEL, Ubuntu) across physical and virtual platforms.
 * Manage and maintain VMware infrastructure (ESXi, vCenter, vSAN), including VM lifecycle management, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
 * Perform expert-level troubleshooting using packet capture and analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump) to resolve complex network and application connectivity issues.
 * Support and manage enterprise backup solutions such as Veeam, Rubrik, and Cohesity, including backup operations, validation, and restore testing.
 * Work with storage technologies (SAN/NAS) to troubleshoot capacity, performance, latency, and disk-related issues.
 * Actively participate in and technically drive Major Incident (P1) calls, collaborating with cross-functional teams to restore services within SLA.
 * Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and preventive controls for Linux and virtual infrastructure.
 * Execute change, patching, upgrade, and DR activities in accordance with ITIL and organizational best practices.
 * Provide operational documentation, runbooks, and knowledge articles to support service continuity.
 * Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical issues in an easy-to-understand manner.