Linux Systems Administation (ZB)

PRR Recruitment Services; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 1,040,000 - 1,388,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a skilled IT Support Specialist to handle product installations and customer support queries, primarily in Linux and Windows environments. This role will begin with training in Cape Town and evolve into a remote position for support in the USA. Ideal candidates will have strong troubleshooting skills and experience in open-source solutions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in Linux and Windows server environments.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP and DNS.
• Experience with installation and configuration of open source solutions.

Responsibilities

• Product installations, configuration and upgrades.
• Customer support query resolution.
• Monitoring performance tuning for capacity management.

Skills

Linux server environments

Windows server environments

TCP/IP

DNS

Office 365

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Ubuntu

Redhat

Oracle

Windows Server 2012/2016

Exim

Job description

Responsibilities

• Product installations, configuration and upgrades
• Hardware troubleshooting and fault finding
• Customer support query resolution
• Working knowledge of server backup methodologies
• Monitoring performance tuning for capacity management purposes
• Centralised backup and restore activities
• Liaising with Product Development personnel, for product enhancements and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in Linux and Windows server environments, Linux being predominant
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP and DNS
• Experience with installation, configuration and maintenance of open source solutions
• Experience with Office 365 / Exchange as well as with Azure / Windows Active Directory
• Linux (Ubuntu, Redhat, Oracle), Windows Server 2012/2016, Office 365, Active Directory, Exim
• Kubernetes, Docker support experience

This will become a remote position for support in the USA. First 2 months for training puposes will happen in Claremont Cape Town, Month 3 onwards the employee will work USA hours remotely, possibly a few days per month in the Claremont Cape Town office.