IT Engineer: Linux Infrastructure

4 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Open Source (Pty) Ltd Full time

What Were Looking For:

  • At least eight years of experience working with Linux technologies (CentOS, Ubuntu, RHEL, Debian)
  • Five years of experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MSSQL
  • Expertise in virtualization and containers (VMware, KVM, Proxmox, Docker)
  • Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Perl)
  • Solid knowledge of security tools and best practices (firewalls, SSH, SELinux, vulnerability scanning)
  • Experience with monitoring and performance tuning (Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Ops Manager)
  • Good understanding of networking protocols and troubleshooting tools
  • Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
  • Strong background in backup and disaster recovery solutions
Preferred Skills:
  • Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • CI/CD and DevOps knowledge
  • Firewall and storage expertise
  • Kubernetes and Docker experience
What Youll Be Doing:
  • Maintaining and optimizing Linux infrastructure for maximum performance
  • Automating repetitive tasks through scripting
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting system issues to prevent downtime
  • Implementing security best practices to safeguard infrastructure
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and deploy systems
  • Managing backup and disaster recovery processes
  • Ensuring infrastructure scalability and high availability
  • Handling incident and change management to drive continuous improvement
What Makes You a Perfect Fit?
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet
  • Proactive and hands-on approach to system management
  • Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing environments
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
If youre ready to take your Linux expertise to the next level, apply now and be part of a team that values innovation, reliability, and technical excellence.

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