Senior Linux Systems Admin: Automation & Security

NorthBay Solutions LLC; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthBay Solutions LLC in Pakistan is seeking a skilled Linux Administrator to manage, secure, and optimize Linux-based infrastructure. The role focuses on installation, configuration, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting to ensure high availability.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Linux, scripting (bash/python), and automation tools like Ansible, with a strong emphasis on security and documentation. On-call support may be required in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• RHCSA, RHCE, or other Linux certifications are advantageous.
• Hands-on experience with Linux administration across RHEL/ Rocky/ AlmaLinux/ Ubuntu/ CentOS.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux servers and operating systems.
• Perform server provisioning, patching, upgrades, and configuration management.
• Implement Linux security hardening in line with policies and industry best practices.
• Manage users, groups, permissions, sudo access, SSH, and system services.
• Monitor system health, availability, resource utilization, and performance.
• Troubleshoot Linux OS, networking, storage, and system-related issues.
• Automate routine tasks using Bash, Shell scripting, Python, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Manage packages, repositories, updates, dependencies, and services.
• Analyze system logs and performance metrics to identify and resolve issues.
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and DR procedures.
• Maintain technical documentation and runbooks.
• Collaborate with Network, Security, DevOps, and App teams to support enterprise infra.
• Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Linux administration

Shell scripting

Automation

Security hardening

TCP/IP and networking basics

Monitoring and troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

RHCSA/RHCE or equivalent

Tools

Ansible

Docker/Containerization

Linux package management

VIM/SSH/Networking tools

Job description

NorthBay Solutions LLC in Pakistan is seeking a skilled Linux Administrator to manage, secure, and optimize Linux-based infrastructure. The role focuses on installation, configuration, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting to ensure high availability.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Linux, scripting (bash/python), and automation tools like Ansible, with a strong emphasis on security and documentation. On-call support may be required in a fast-paced production environment.