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Linux Engineer
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Job Compatibility Score
Linux Engineer
60%Candidate Evaluation Summary
Total Score: 60/100
Key Insights:
- Strengths: Strong DevOps/Cloud background (AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD), extensive automation experience (Ansible, Terraform), and familiarity with Linux administration.
- Gaps: Limited direct Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration experience (JD’s #1 requirement), no mention of GCP (critical for the role), and minimal evidence of VMware virtualization or security baselining (CIS/SOX/PCI).
- Mismatch: The candidate’s focus is heavily skewed toward AWS and containerization (Kubernetes/Docker), while the role prioritizes on-prem RHEL, GCP, and VMware.
Candidate Evaluation Table
| Category | Details from Job Description | Claimed Experience | Relevant Experience | Evidence from Resume | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job Titles | Senior Linux Engineer (RHEL focus) | 9+ years as DevOps Engineer | 2 years (Linux admin tasks in Tencent/BNY Mellon roles) | "System Engineer at Tencent (2023–Present): Linux administration tasks" | 5/15 |
| Primary Role-Based Skills | 5+ years RHEL server administration | Not explicitly claimed | Partial (general Linux, not RHEL-specific) | "RedHat 4/5/6/7" listed under OS skills; no RHEL projects | 8/20 |
| VMware virtualization | 4+ years (VMware ESXi/vCenter) | 2 years (BNY Mellon/Tencent) | "Worked With VMware ESXi 5.1/5.5/6.0" | 6/20 | |
| GCP/Azure cloud deployments | AWS only | 0 (no GCP/Azure evidence) | No GCP projects; Azure mentioned once without detail | 0/20 | |
| Ansible automation | 9+ years | 5+ years | "Administered Ansible Tower" at Tencent | 10/20 | |
| Security baselining (CIS/SOX/PCI) | Not mentioned | 0 | No security compliance projects | 0/20 | |
| Secondary Skills | Packer, Terraform, GitLab | Terraform: 4+ years | 3+ years | "Provisioned AWS infra using Terraform" | 6/10 |
| Networking (TCP/IP, VPNs) | Not claimed | Basic (AWS VPC) | "General understanding of networking" | 3/10 | |
| Tools & Platforms | RHEL 7/8/9, GCP, VMware | RHEL versions not specified | Partial (older RHEL) | "RedHat 4/5/6/7" | 4/10 |
| Certifications | None required | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Experience Level | 5+ years in enterprise Linux | 9+ years total | 2 years relevant | Mixed DevOps/Linux roles | 7/10 |
| Domain Expertise | Enterprise server infrastructure | Cloud/DevOps | Partial (hybrid infra) | AWS-heavy, minimal on-prem | 5/10 |
| Consistency Across Summary, Experience, and Education | — | — | — | DevOps focus contradicts Linux engineer needs | 2/5 |
Final Assessment
- Recommendation: Proceed with caution. The candidate’s DevOps/cloud automation skills are strong, but they lack direct RHEL, GCP, and VMware expertise required for the role. Consider for a cloud-focused Linux role if the JD is flexible.
- Interview Focus: Probe for RHEL hands-on experience, GCP exposure, and security compliance work (e.g., CIS benchmarks).
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