Linux System Administrator - Roodepoort UP TO R300K PA

E-Merge; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Merge is seeking a Linux System Administrator in Roodepoort to keep our infrastructure fast, secure, and reliable. You will build and maintain Linux environments, patch servers, and monitor systems to prevent issues.

If you enjoy automating with Bash and managing web servers like NGINX/Apache, this role suits you. Competitive cost-to-company salary up to R300k per annum, negotiable by experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Linux Systems Administration.
• Strong Ubuntu/Debian knowledge.
• Confidence in the Linux CLI.
• Bash scripting skills.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking.
• Familiarity with monitoring & logging tools.
• Experience with Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining Linux environments.
• Keeping servers patched, healthy, and secure.
• Monitoring systems before things go boom.
• Automating boring tasks with Bash scripting.
• Managing web servers like: NGINX, Apache HTTP Server.
• Solving infrastructure problems like a digital detective.
• Helping us scale and improve our platforms.

Skills

3+ years experience

Ubuntu/Debian

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

TCP/IP networking

monitoring/logging tools

Git

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Got Penguin Powers? We're Hiring.

Do you speak fluent Linux CLI?

Can you troubleshoot servers before the coffee gets cold?

Do words like NGINX, Bash, and TCP/IP make you smile a little?

Then you might be the Linux wizard we're looking for.

We're on the hunt for a passionate Linux System Administrator to help keep our infrastructure fast, secure, stable, and humming along like a perfectly tuned server rack.

Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It)

You’ll be:

• Building and maintaining awesome Linux environments
• Keeping servers patched, healthy, and secure
• Monitoring systems before things go boom
• Automating boring stuff with Bash scripting
• Managing web servers like:
  • NGINX
  • Apache HTTP Server
• Solving mysterious infrastructure problems like a digital detective
• Helping us scale and improve our platforms

What You Bring to the Table:

The Essentials

• 3+ years of Linux Systems Administration experience
• Strong Ubuntu/Debian knowledge
  • Ubuntu
  • Debian
• Confidence in the Linux CLI
• Bash scripting skills
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking
• Familiarity with monitoring & logging tools
• Experience with Git version control
  • Git

Bonus XP

Extra points if you've played with:

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Cloud platforms like:
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud
• CI/CD pipelines
• Databases:
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL

Reference Number

GZ61362

Permanent position based in Roodepoort offering a cost to company salary of up to R300k per annum negotiable on experience and ability.