Red Hat Linux Administrator

DeARX; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT company seeks a Red Hat Linux Administrator to optimize and manage RHEL environments. In this high-impact role, you'll automate workflows, ensure system security, and collaborate with technical teams. Ideal candidates have strong troubleshooting skills and are RHCSA/RHCE certified.

Benefits

Cutting-edge infrastructure

Collaborative projects with elite teams

Based in Sandton

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working on Linux systems.
• Hold RHCSA/RHCE certifications preferred.
• Strong understanding of Linux internals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize RHEL 7/8/9 systems.
• Drive high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
• Automate tasks using shell scripting.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Shell Scripting

TCP/IP

Networking Fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT or related field

Tools

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

AWS

Red Hat Satellite

ZVM Systems

VMware

Job description

About the job Red Hat Linux Administrator

Are you a command-line wizard with a passion for performance, precision, and problem-solving? Ready to take your Red Hat Linux expertise to the next level in a high-impact, high-visibility role? This is your chance to make your mark in one of the most advanced IT environments in the country.

We're looking for a Red Hat Linux Administrator who doesn't just maintain systems — you own them. From optimizing RHEL environments to automating complex workflows, your work will power mission-critical enterprise operations.

What You'll Do:

1. Take charge of RHEL 7/8/9 systems: install, configure, tune, and secure.
2. Own the patching lifecycle, kernel upgrades, and system updates.
3. Troubleshoot logs, alerts, and performance issues effectively.
4. Drive high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies.
5. Automate tasks using shell scripting and configuration tools like Ansible, Chef, Puppet.
6. Implement robust security measures with firewalls, SELinux, and audits.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (applications, DBAs, network) for seamless infrastructure delivery.
8. Proactively monitor and optimize for peak performance and scalability.
9. Minimum of 35 years' experience working on Linux systems with solid hands-on Red Hat Linux administration.
10. Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
11. Certifications: RHCSA / RHCE (preferred and admired).
12. Desirable exposure to:

• ZVM Systems
• Red Hat Satellite
• VMware
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Chef or similar automation/configuration tools

Strong troubleshooting skills and deep understanding of Linux internals.

Bash scripting expertise (Python is a plus).

Familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS, NFS, LDAP, and networking fundamentals.

Working towards or holding RHCSA and/or RHCE certification.

Why This Role Rocks:

• Work with cutting-edge infrastructure in a high-performance enterprise environment.
• Make a meaningful impact from day one.
• Collaborate with elite technical teams on transformative projects.
• Based in the heart of South Africa's tech capital, Sandton.

Ready to build, secure, and supercharge world-class systems?
Send your CV to [e-mail] with the subject line: Red Hat Linux Administrator