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

1-Grid; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing web hosting company in Cape Town is seeking a Mid-Senior Linux Systems Engineer to automate, secure, and maintain their systems and network infrastructure. The successful candidate will resolve technical support queries for Premier customers, provide 24/7 system monitoring, and implement new technologies in a data center environment. A strong background in hardware, networking, and customer support is essential. This role requires a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle, emphasizing a commitment to location.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience for mid-level, 6-10 years for senior role.
• Experience managing Windows and Linux servers is required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Resolve technical support queries from Premier customers.
• Provide 24/7 monitoring of infrastructure and systems.
• Implement and integrate new technologies into data center environments.

Skills

Customer support experience

Basic scripting skills (Bash, PowerShell, Python)

Knowledge of Hyper-V / KVM environments

Fundamentals of hardware / networking

Education

A+ / N+ or similar diploma

Tools

Windows servers

Linux servers

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.

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 restaurability
• 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; 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