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Linux Engineer
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Job Compatibility Score
Linux Engineer
75%Candidate Evaluation Summary
Total Score: 75/100
Key Insights:
- Strong Cloud & DevOps Alignment: The candidate has extensive experience (8+ years) in cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP) and DevOps practices, closely matching the Linux engineering role’s cloud migration and automation requirements.
- Partial Linux & RHEL Fit: While the candidate has Linux system administration experience (including RHEL), their recent focus is more on Azure/AWS than dedicated Linux server management.
- Tool Proficiency: High marks for Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins), but limited evidence of Red Hat Satellite, Packer, or VMware virtualization in recent roles.
- Domain Gap: Lacks explicit experience in zero-downtime environments or enterprise Linux server hardening (CIS, PCI benchmarks).
- Overqualified for Senior Level? The JD seeks 5+ years in Linux engineering; the candidate has 8+ years but leans heavily toward cloud platforms.
Candidate Evaluation Table
| Category | Details from Job Description | Claimed Experience | Relevant Experience | Evidence from Resume | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job Titles | Senior Linux Engineer | 8 years (IT/Cloud/DevOps) | 3 years (Linux admin roles at AMD, TCS) | "Linux System Administrator at AMD (2016)" | 10/15 |
| Primary Role-Based Skills | 1. RHEL Server Administration | Not explicitly claimed | 1 year (AMD, TCS roles) | "Red Hat Linux" listed under OS skills; no recent RHEL-focused projects. | 3/20 |
| 2. VMware Virtualization | Not explicitly claimed | Limited (mentioned VMware/vSphere under skills) | "VMware, vSphere" in skills; no project examples. | 2/20 | |
| 3. Ansible Automation | 5+ years | 4 years (Walmart, Verizon roles) | "Written Ansible Playbooks to automate tasks" (Walmart). | 18/20 | |
| 4. GCP/Azure Cloud Deployments | 8 years | 6 years (Azure focus at Walmart/Verizon) | Extensive Azure IaaS/PaaS deployment examples. | 15/20 | |
| Secondary Skills | 1. Terraform | 5+ years | 4 years (Walmart, Verizon) | "Utilized Terraform for versioning infrastructure" (Walmart). | 8/10 |
| 2. Networking (TCP/IP, VPNs) | 8 years | 3 years (AWS VPC, Azure VNet peering) | "Designed AWS VPCs" (AIG), "VNet peering" (Walmart). | 6/10 | |
| 3. Security Baselining | Not explicitly claimed | Limited (DevSecOps focus, no CIS/PCI examples) | "DevSecOps practices" (Walmart), no Linux hardening. | 2/10 | |
| Tools & Platforms | 1. Packer | Not explicitly claimed | 1 year (Walmart) | "Proficient in crafting Golden Images with Packer" (Walmart). | 5/10 |
| 2. Red Hat Satellite | Not mentioned | None | Absent in resume. | 0/10 | |
| Certifications | None listed in JD | N/A | N/A | None mentioned. | 0/5 |
| Experience Level | 5+ years in Linux engineering | 8 years (IT overall) | 3 years (Linux-specific) | Recent roles are cloud-centric; Linux experience older. | 7/10 |
| Domain Expertise | Enterprise Linux environments (BFSI, Healthcare not required) | Multi-cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP) | Limited enterprise Linux focus | Cloud-heavy projects (Walmart, Verizon). | 5/10 |
| Consistency | Alignment between summary, experience, and skills | Consistent cloud/DevOps focus | Linux experience less prominent in recent roles | Resume emphasizes Azure, Kubernetes over RHEL. | 5/10 |
Final Notes
- Strengths: Ideal for hybrid cloud/DevOps roles with Linux components, but not a pure Linux engineering match.
- Weaknesses: Lacks depth in VMware, Red Hat Satellite, and zero-downtime enterprise Linux scenarios.
- Recommendation: Consider for cloud-focused roles or probe deeper on Linux server management in interviews.
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