Senior Linux Engineer

IOCO; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer in Sandton to provide expert input on Linux systems and manage project objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in system administration, vendor management, and a strong educational background in Computer Science. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work closely with various stakeholders and contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of IT experience, including 5 years in engineering and solution design.
• Experience leading, designing, and implementing Linux systems.
• Ability to set up new environments and Linux machines.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist input to business plans and budgets.
• Manage project objectives and mitigate risks related to system outages.
• Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity planning are integrated into solution designs.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Linux Systems Knowledge

Project Management

Vendor Management

Networking Skills

Education

Honours in Computer Science

Certified Linux Engineer

Tools

RedHat Products

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Linux Engineer who possesses strong analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of Linux systems, and experience with various tools and technologies associated with system administration.

What You'll Do :

1. Provide specialist input to business plans and budgets, ensuring projects align with the organization's strategy.
2. Collaborate with engineers to design cost-effective, reusable solutions that are quick to market.
3. Manage project objectives, financial expenditure, and mitigate risks related to system outages.
4. Handle capital expenditure on projects, ensuring accurate pricing and adherence to budget.
5. Identify and implement optimizations in Linux compute and storage infrastructure for high performance and availability.
6. Perform trade-off analyses of technologies, ensuring they align with enterprise architecture and business goals.

Stakeholder Relationship Management :

1. Maintain strategic relationships with software and hardware vendors, staying informed on updates and leveraging vendor knowledge.
2. Build relationships with key stakeholders, including architects, operational teams, and business units, ensuring design solutions meet their needs.
3. Engage with industry networks, attending conferences, and training to stay current and influential.

Process Management :

1. Manage delivery against strategic architectural roadmaps and SLAs, and monitor risks to ensure resilient solutions.
2. Provide 3rd Level BAU support, write functional requirement documents, and ensure consistent application of architecture principles and standards.
3. Document and maintain current and future state designs for Linux infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness and alignment with processes.
4. Conduct market research and compute analysis, collaborate on critical IT projects, and take leadership roles in infrastructure projects.
5. Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity planning are integrated into solution designs.

Self-Management :

1. Enhance personal and professional growth, stay updated on emerging technologies, and share knowledge with the team.
2. Apply thought leadership in Linux platforms and adhere to industry best practices.

Transformation and Innovation Contribution :

1. Research, develop, and implement innovative ideas and solutions that contribute to organizational success.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 10 years of IT working experience including 5 years in an engineering and solution design role within a complex multi-vendor compute and storage environment, or similar.
• Must have experience leading, designing, and implementing Linux systems/environments.
• Proven ability to provide input to high-level designs.
• Good hardware and networking skills.
• Experience with virtual and physical server environments.
• Vendor management experience.
• Ability to set up new environments and Linux machines.
• Experience with RedHat products.
• Linux certifications are beneficial.

Qualifications Required:

• Honours in Computer Science, Certified Linux Engineer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Honours, Masters in Business Management.
• Linux certifications beneficial.

Additional Information :

Position Type: Permanent

Location: Sandton - Hybrid (once a week)

Standby and Overtime: Rotation every 2nd week