Linux Engineer

EIT Eastern Institute Of Technology; Napier; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

EIT Eastern Institute Of Technology is seeking a Linux Engineer to join the Digital team in Hawke's Bay. This permanent, full-time role focuses on maintaining and securing a Linux-based infrastructure that supports teaching and operations, with a salary between NZD 95,000 and 105,000 per year.

You will own Linux servers, automate with Ansible, and collaborate with infrastructure, networking, cloud, and security teams to deliver reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' Linux systems administration or infrastructure engineering.
• Experience managing enterprise Linux environments, esp. Red Hat.
• Experience with patch management, security hardening, and lifecycle mgmt.
• Experience with infrastructure automation using Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Linux server infrastructure and enterprise applications.
• Maintain, secure, and optimise Linux operating systems and services.
• Develop and improve automation using Ansible and other tools.
• Monitor performance, capacity, and availability; resolve issues.
• Manage patching, upgrades, and lifecycle maintenance.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives through vulnerability management.
• Administer Linux-hosted platforms and databases.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Maintain documentation, procedures, and system standards.
• Provide 2nd/3rd level support and on-call coverage.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Troubleshooting

Networking concepts

Security hardening

Communication

Education

Tertiary IT qualification

Tools

Ansible

MariaDB

Oracle

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Job description

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$95,000 - $105,000 a year

Full time, Permanent

12d ago , from EIT Eastern Institute Of Technology

The Linux Engineer is a full-time, permanent position based in Hawke's Bay that plays a critical role in maintaining, securing, and continuously improving EIT's Linux-based infrastructure and enterprise platforms. Working within Digital, this position ensures the reliability, performance, security, and availability of systems that support learning, teaching, and organisational operations.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $95,000 and $105,000, dependent on skills and experience.

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

The Linux Engineer is a full-time, permanent position based in Hawke's Bay that plays a critical role in maintaining, securing, and continuously improving EIT's Linux-based infrastructure and enterprise platforms. Working within Digital, this position ensures the reliability, performance, security, and availability of systems that support learning, teaching, and organisational operations.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $95,000 and $105,000, dependent on skills and experience.

The Linux Engineer is based in Digital, reporting to the Digital Operations Manager and will be responsible for:

• Taking technical ownership of EIT's Linux server infrastructure and associated enterprise applications.
• Maintaining, securing, and optimising Linux operating systems and related services.
• Developing and improving infrastructure automation using Ansible and other approved tools.
• Monitoring system performance, capacity, availability, and proactively resolving issues.
• Managing Linux patching, upgrades, and lifecycle maintenance activities.
• Supporting cybersecurity initiatives through vulnerability management and security hardening.
• Administering and supporting enterprise platforms, databases, and Linux-hosted applications.
• Collaborating with infrastructure, networking, cloud, and security teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Maintaining technical documentation, operational procedures, and system standards.
• Providing second and third-level technical support and participating in on-call support arrangements as required.

He kōrero mōu | About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or industry certification.
• 3 to 5 years' experience in Linux systems administration or infrastructure engineering.
• Strong experience administering enterprise Linux environments, particularly Red House Enterprise Linux.
• Experience with Linux patch management, security hardening, and lifecycle management.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications and Linux-hosted platforms.
• Experience administering MariaDB and/or Oracle database environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, routing, and switching.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and provide practical technical advice to stakeholders.

As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.

For more information, please view the Position Description below.

Mō Mātou | About us

EIT, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campus locations in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, with learning centres located throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services that respond to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities.

EIT, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campus locations in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, with learning centres located throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services that respond to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities.

Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this advert may close earlier if suitable candidates are identified.