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We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.\nYour day at NTT DATA\nBE/BTECH with 7 years of experience in Linux administration for enterprise clients. Troubleshooting1. Investigate and resolve complex Linux-related issues (e.g., system crashes, performance degradation).\n2. Analyze logs (e.g., syslogs, kernel logs) to identify root causes.\n3. Utilize debugging tools (e.g., gdb, strace) to troubleshoot applications.\nSystem Administration\n1. Manage Linux systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) across multiple environments (dev, prod).\n2. Configure and maintain Linux services (e.g., SSH, DNS, DHCP).\n3. Implement security measures (e.g., firewalls, access controls).\nPerformance Optimization\n1. Monitor system performance using tools (e.g., top, htop, sar).\n2. 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We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nNTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. 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