Linux Systems Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical support company in Cape Town seeks a Linux Systems Operations Administrator to automate and maintain reliable systems. You will monitor infrastructure, manage backups, and integrate new technologies. The ideal candidate has a relevant diploma, knowledge of networking, and experience with Windows and Linux servers. A valid driver's license and reliable transport are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Hyper-V/KVM environments.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 monitoring of company infrastructure and systems.
• Introduce and integrate new technologies into existing environments.
• Manage backup integrity and ensure restorability.
• Handle patch management and security adherence.

Skills

Monitoring of company infrastructure

Networking fundamentals

Windows and Linux server management

Basic scripting

Education

A+/N+ or similar diploma

Job description

The Linux Systems Operations Administrator position fits into the company technical team who is responsible for automating, securing and maintaining reliable systems and network infrastructure. An emphasis is placed on supporting our Premier customers with technical queries, dedicated and VPS support, systems automation, stability and efficiency. Our company systems and infrastructure include our office and datacenter environment which house our hosting infrastructure, network and support systems critical for the day to day operation of the company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide 24/7 monitoring of company infrastructure and systems
• Introducing and integrating new technologies into existing data centre environments
• Backup integrity management (Ensure availability and restorability)
• Patch management
• Adherence to security and privacy processes
• Documentation of systems and processes
• Ensure optimal system performance and optimization
• Escalations from support departments
• Inventory management, reporting any requirements and shortage to procurement team based on minimum re-order levels.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Hardware/Networking fundamentals preferably in a datacenter environment (A+/ N+) or similar diploma
• Knowledge of Hyper-V/KVM environments
• Experience in Windows and Linux server management
• Basic scripting (Bash, Powershell, Python) and cli experience
• Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle

Paarden Eiland, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)