Linux SysAdmin Dev-Ops Lead

Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.

RubyLaw(part of Banyan Software Inc.) is a Content Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform company providing legal marketers and business developers with tools to collaborate, manage, distribute, and share business content.

As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, designing, integrating, and developing complex systems to ensure a smooth workflow across their entire lifecycle. You will work closely with DevOps engineers, systems administrators, developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to understand lifecycle requirements and deliver/maintain high-quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

System Administration

• Manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux / CentOS / Rocky Linux server-based infrastructure, focusing on configuration, performance, and security in a virtualized environment.
• Configure, deploy, and manage containers in a Kubernetes (K8s) cluster environment.
• Utilize tools such as Kibana, Prometheus, and Grafana for performance management, log analysis, and troubleshooting.

DevOps & Deployment Management

• Maintain uptime for a 24/7 website and web application hosting environment.
• Automate and enhance processes using Ansible for system configuration and ongoing maintenance.
• Configure and manage CI/CD deployments using GitLab CI/CD, Ansible, and Rundeck.

Strategic Project Implementation

• Assist the CTO in implementing long-term strategic projects, ensuring they stay on schedule and align with company goals.

Required Skills

• Strong Organizational Skills – Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Attention to Detail – Ensuring accuracy in task tracking and reporting.
• Effective Communication – Strong verbal and written skills for clear updates and facilitating meetings.
• Adaptability – Willingness to learn new tools and adapt to evolving processes.
• Team Collaboration – Strong ability to work cross-functionally with different teams.
• Stakeholder Management – Experience handling multiple senior-level stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10-12 years of experience as a Linux Systems Administrator.
• 3-5 years working with Ansible for systems automation.
• 2-3 years experience managing a Kubernetes (K8s) cluster.
• Proficiency in version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab).
• Experience with website and web application hosting environments, including Content Delivery Networks (CDN) and Web Application Firewalls (WAF).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice to have

• Experience with Node.js application development and JavaScript environments.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
• Experience working with server virtualization platforms (e.g., Ganeti, KVM, Proxmox, etc.).
• Knowledge of co-located server hardware and networking equipment.
• Strong remote network and server troubleshooting skills.

Working Hours & Location

• Working Hours: 2 PM to 11 PM IST to ensure coverage with North American teams.
• Location: Chennai office (Guindy) in a hybrid model.
• On-Call Responsibilities:
  • Employees alternate weeks of on-call duties and provide coverage for teammates during PTO.
  • While on-call, employees are responsible for responding to high-priority monitoring alerts 24/7.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.