Linux Systems Engineer- Must Be Available Immediately In Cape Town (In Office No Remote Offered)

1-Grid; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing web hosting company based in Cape Town is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer. The role requires immediate availability and focuses on technical support for Premier customers, system automation, and infrastructure maintenance. Candidates should have experience in hardware, networking, and relevant scripting skills. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position, requiring on-site work.

Qualifications

• Experience managing both Windows and Linux servers.
• Fundamentals of hardware and networking in a data center.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Resolve technical support queries from Premier customers.
• Provide 24/7 monitoring of infrastructure and systems.
• Document systems and processes.
• Implement and integrate new technologies.

Skills

Customer support

Basic scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python)

Troubleshooting

Monitoring systems

Patch management

Education

A+ / N+ or similar diploma

3-5 years of experience (mid-level)

6-10 years (senior)

Job description

Linux Systems Engineer - IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY REQUIRED in CAPE TOWN (IN OFFICE, NO REMOTE) Location : 1-grid, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

About Us is a rapidly growing web hosting company based in Cape Town, with an established customer base and recent acquisition by industry leaders.

We aim to become the market leader in South Africa within 5 years, fostering an entrepreneurial culture that promotes innovation, collaboration, and high performance.

Job Purpose

The Linux Systems Operations Administrator will be part of the technical team responsible for automating, securing, and maintaining reliable systems and network infrastructure. The role emphasizes supporting our Premier customers with technical queries, system automation, stability, and efficiency.

Our infrastructure includes office and data center environments supporting hosting, networking, and support systems critical for daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve technical support queries from Premier customers
• Provide 24 / 7 monitoring of infrastructure and systems
• Analyze and troubleshoot systems
• Implement and integrate new technologies into data center environments
• Manage backup integrity, ensuring data availability and restorability
• Perform patch management
• Adhere to security and privacy protocols
• Document systems and processes
• Optimize system performance
• Handle escalations from support departments
• Manage inventory, report requirements, and shortages to procurement

Qualifications & Experience

Fundamentals of hardware / networking, preferably in a data center (A+ / N+ or similar diploma) 3-5 years of experience (mid-level), or 6-10 years (senior) Knowledge of Hyper‑V / KVM environments Customer support experience Experience managing Windows and Linux servers Basic scripting skills (Bash, PowerShell, Python) and CLI experience Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle Note : The position requires reliable commute or relocation to Paarden Eiland, Western Cape.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The appointment will follow the company's Employment Equity Plan, giving preference to designated groups and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with POPIA, your data will be used for recruitment purposes, including communication, skills assessment, and background checks.

Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level Employment type : Full‑time Job function : Information Technology Industries : Technology, Internet Apply now or set job alerts for Linux System Engineer roles in Cape Town.