Lead - Linux System Administration

PST.AG; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the IT sector is seeking a Lead - Linux System Administration to oversee and enhance its IT infrastructure. The role emphasizes leadership, automation, and collaboration with peers to drive operational efficiency and stability. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Linux systems and be adept in scripting, ensuring continuous service delivery while championing best practices in security and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Linux Administrator.
• Minimum 2 years of Leadership / People Management experience.
• Experience in a remote working environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT infrastructure focusing on performance, security, and reliability.
• Innovate with automation to streamline routine tasks.
• Foster relationships with departments for workflow optimization.

Skills

Linux Administration

Advanced scripting

DevOps

Virtualization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Systems Administration, or a related field

Tools

Ansible

Job description

About The Role

Lead - Linux System Administration is a critical support role designed to assist the IT Admin Lead in managing the organization’s IT infrastructure, focusing on maintaining stability, scalability, and security. This role will also serve as the primary point of contact in the IT Admin Lead’s absence, ensuring continuity in team operations. A strong background in Linux administration, automation, and a good understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) is essential for success in this role.

As the IT Lead for Administration, you will cover the following:

1. Team Leadership & Infrastructure Excellence - Co-create and manage IT infrastructure, optimizing performance, security, and reliability across on-premises and cloud-hosted systems. Champion security best practices, conducting routine updates and prompt issue resolution. Shape our technical roadmap, focusing on scalable IT infrastructure that propels organizational success.
2. Team & Workflow Harmony - Orchestrate daily IT operations, prioritizing tasks and reporting progress to the IT Admin Lead. Lead with confidence as the primary point of contact and decision-maker in the IT Admin Lead's absence. Inspire growth through technical and soft-skills training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
3. Automation & Efficiency Pioneering - Innovate with automation, developing scripts to streamline routine tasks and enhance operational efficiency. Provide expert hands-on support during peak periods, especially in LLM-related processes.
4. Cross-Department Synergy - Foster collaborative relationships with departments, identifying opportunities for workflow optimization and operational excellence. Unlock scalable LLM deployments, leveraging containerization tools and cloud resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Systems Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Linux Administrator
• Minimum 2 years of Leadership / People Management experience
• Must be open to overlapping with Central European Time
• Strong commitment to customer satisfaction
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience in a remote working environment

Essentials

• Proficiency in managing Linux-based systems (Linux Administration)
• Advanced scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, or similar languages for automation and process optimization)
• DevOps
• Virtualization
• Ansible

Nice To Have

• Significant experience in Large Language Models (LLMs) hosting, systems administration, and troubleshooting
• Nifi