Senior Linux Systems Engineer - Cloud & Automation

Flip retail; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Flip retail seeks a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support large-scale Linux infrastructure in a fast-growing IT environment. You will manage cloud-hosted servers, automate workflows, and ensure high availability.

The role requires 8+ years of Linux experience, OpenStack, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, and strong communication. You will collaborate with IT teams to improve reliability and drive efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience administering Linux web servers in large-scale environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms and OpenStack-based private clouds is required.
• Strong scripting and automation experience with tools like Ansible, Jenkins, and Git.

Responsibilities

• Handle Linux servers in cloud hosting settings such as Rackspace, AWS, Google or OpenStack.
• Plan and implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, version control with Git, and infrastructure templates.

Skills

Linux administration

OpenStack

Ansible

Docker

Jenkins

Git

Backup & DR

Education

Master's degree in information technology, computer science or related field

Tools

Puppet

Icinga

Bacula

Amanda

Job description

Flip retail seeks a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support large-scale Linux infrastructure in a fast-growing IT environment. You will manage cloud-hosted servers, automate workflows, and ensure high availability.

The role requires 8+ years of Linux experience, OpenStack, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, and strong communication. You will collaborate with IT teams to improve reliability and drive efficient operations.