Lead Systems And DevOps Engineer Bare-Metal Cloud Linux

Aqovia; Lahore; On-site; PKR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqovia is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to lead the technical direction of its hybrid infrastructure. You will manage self-hosted bare-metal and cloud deployments, with a focus on IaC, automation, and secure, cost-efficient operations.

This role demands deep Linux, virtualization, containers, and CI/CD expertise to support client projects and DevOps culture. Join Aqovia to work on high-stakes initiatives at the intersection of finance and cutting-edge technology, and help shape

Qualifications

• Deep Linux expertise across Debian/RHEL/Arch, kernel tuning, systemd, and advanced networking.
• Experience with Type-1 hypervisors and bare-metal lifecycle management (IPMI/OOB, PXE).
• Expertise in Docker/Podman and lightweight Kubernetes with self-hosted ingress controllers.
• Strong IaC and automation experience using Ansible and Terraform/OpenTofu; scripting in Bash/Python.

Skills

Linux Expertise

Bare-Metal & Virtualization

Containers & Orchestration

IaC & Automation

CI/CD & Observability

Security Best Practices

Tools

Proxmox

ESXi

Docker/Podman

Kubernetes/k3s

Ansible

Terraform/OpenTofu

Bash/Python

GitLab Runner

Gitea

Prometheus/Grafana

Job description

Job Description:

About the Role

Lead the technical direction of Aqovias hybrid infrastructure by balancing self-hosted, bare-metal environments with strategic cloud deployments. You will manage the full operational lifecycle of physical and virtual assets, taking ownership of container orchestration, network configuration, and storage. By championing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and modern observability, you will automate routine tasks and ensure a highly secure, resilient, and cost-effective production platform.

Key Requirements

• Deep Linux Expertise:Advanced mastery of Linux ecosystems (Debian/RHEL/Arch), kernel tuning, systemd, and advanced networking (L2/L3, VLANs, WireGuard).

• Bare-Metal & Virtualization:Proven experience managing Type-1 hypervisors (Proxmox, ESXi) and physical hardware lifecycles (IPMI/OOB, PXE boot automation).

• Containers & Orchestration:Expert-level management of Docker/Podman and lightweight Kubernetes (k8s/k3s) with self-hosted ingress controllers.

• IaC & Automation:Extensive use of Ansible for configuration management, Terraform/OpenTofu for non-cloud provisioning, and Bash/Python for scripting.

• CI/CD & Observability:Hands-on experience building open-source pipelines (GitLab Runner, Gitea) and tuning monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, LGTM).

• Security First:Strong implementation of local security best practices (Fail2Ban, Let's Encrypt, storage protocols like ZFS/LVM).

Why Join Aqovia?

Join a consultancy that champions DevOps culture and stays ahead of the curve with AI-driven productivity. If you are ready to manage high-stakes projects where finance meets cutting-edge tech, we want to talk

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Aqovia, we believe in the strength of diversity. We strive to reflect the varied markets we serve and foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to embracing all forms of diversity across our organisation.

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