Senior Systems Engineer - II

Pakistan Single Window (PSW); Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fuel Card

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work culture

Job summary

A technology-focused organization in Karachi is seeking an experienced Linux Administrator to oversee server and virtualization infrastructure, manage installations, and provide technical support. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 4-5 years of experience in similar roles, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. The position includes competitive compensation, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years' experience in servers, storage, and virtualization.
• Strong understanding of Virtualization solutions, Windows Server, Linux Ubuntu, and VEEAM.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess infrastructure.
• Manage installation and configuration of virtualization infrastructure.
• Oversee Linux server installation and administration.
• Manage and maintain the Active Directory environment.
• Prepare and maintain the disaster recovery site.

Skills

Server deployment

Storage management

Virtualization technologies

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, Electrical or Computer Engineering

Certified Linux Administrator

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine business needs and assess existing infrastructure and systems for improvements
• Manage Installation, configuration, and ongoing monitoring of the Virtualization infrastructure to ensure optimal performance
• Troubleshoot, technical support and resolve issues within the Virtualization environment, promoting a proactive approach to system health
• Oversee the installation, configuration and administration of Linux servers, ensuring system stability and security
• Manage and deploy SAN switches, including installation and configuration to ensure smooth operations. Implement and monitor vulnerability scanners to maintain system security and compliance
• Manage and maintain the Active Directory environment, including user accounts, groups, Group Policies, domain controllers and replication, and other related services to ensure secure and efficient identity and access management with security best practices
• Prepare and maintain the disaster recovery (DR) site, including server rack mounting, installation, and configuration. Datacenter monitoring, new servers Rack mount, installation, and management
• Install and maintain the health and capacity of storage systems (SAN), with an emphasis on security and compliance. Administer Linux servers, including services like NFS, FTP, HTTPD, CIFS, and NTP
• Configure and manage Linux SAMBA Server
• Manage updates and patch management of complete infrastructure
• Manage Linux Services & Process
• Securing Linux with Firewall (Firewall-D, Iptables and UFW)
• Manage Linux Storage and Partitions
• Configure and manage PV's, VG's and LVM`s
• Auto schedule Linux Jobs with Crontab and bash scripting
• Configure Linux send mail and postfix MTA Server with SMTP relays along with monitoring SMTP logs and other smtp issues
• Configure Nginx as a reverse proxy, including Nginx Cluster
• Deployment for system maintenance as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Certified Linux Administrator, or other relevant certifications are a plus
• 4-5 years' experience in servers, storage, and virtualization with a strong understanding of Virtualization solutions, Windows Server, Linux Ubuntu, and VEEAM for backup and recovery
• Strong technical skills in server deployment, storage management, and virtualization technologies. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work effectively with diverse teams. Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Fuel Card
• Health benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Inclusive work culture & much more